🏠 New York University — Parent Guide

🏠 How housing selection works at New York University

NYU requires all first-year students to live on campus. Housing is concentrated in Lower Manhattan and reflecting NYU's urban campus without a traditional quad or .

First-Year Housing:All incoming freshmen must live on campus. NYU Housing assigns students to one of the first-year residence halls — primarily (Fifth Avenue), (Washington Square), and Third North. Students complete a housing preference form (quiet/social, sleep schedule, etc.) and may request a roommate. Students cannot choose their building.

Priority System for Upperclassmen:Upperclassmen who wish to remain on campus must re-apply annually. NYU uses a priority-point system: students accumulate points based on academic year and special circumstances. Sophomores may receive priority for certain buildings; the system generally favors students who have lived on campus in previous years.

Range of Buildings:NYU's on-campus portfolio includes traditional dormitories, apartment-style buildings, and converted brownstones. Notable options include Gramercy Green, 181 Mercer, and the Third Avenue North/First Avenue North complex. Locations span from the main Washington Square area to Brooklyn (NYU Tandon) and the Financial District.

Off-Campus Housing in NYC:After first year, many NYU students choose to live off campus in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Housing costs in New York City are extremely high; off-campus housing often means sharing small apartments in the Lower East Side, Astoria, or Bushwick.