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UN Housing Information

Hotels

Belleclaire Hotel daily: Max. stay: 14 days,

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250 West 77 Street
New York, NY 10024
Tel: (212) 362-7700
Fax: (212) 362-1004
reservations@hotelbelleclaire.com
www.hotelbelleclaire.com/
(prices depend on the days) reservations should be made about a
weekends – single: $159-299 month in advance.
weekdays – single: $129-229
Economy Room (shared bath) $139
Double/Double $299

Carlton Arms Hotel daily: Weekly Special: For longer reservations, it is

Tel: (212) 679-0680
New York, NY 10010
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160 East 25 Street
Tel: (212) 679-0680
artbreakhotel@aol.com
www.carltonarms.com
quad.: $132/$142 – total $832/$895
triple: $112/$122 – total $706/$769
double: $87/ $101 – total $548/$636
$87 (with private bath) $548
single: $70 (shared bathroom) $440
recommended to make reservation at
least two weeks in advance (w/ 10%
student discount if 7 nights and
more)

Gershwin Hotel daily: Max. stay: 2 weeks,

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7 East 27 Street private room : $99 and up for dorm rooms: bring towel,
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(between Madison & 5 Ave.) 2 people : $53 pay by credit card or cash,
New York, NY 10016 only women : $43 private baths for private rooms &
Tel: (212) 545-8000 6 people : $43 shared baths for dorms
Fax: (212) 684-5546 10 people dorm: $33
reservations@gershwinhotel.com
www.gershwinhotel.com

Hotel Riverview daily: $5 key deposit,

113 Jane Street single: $ 35.5 for additional guest $15 more (only
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(between West 12 &14 Str.) double: $ 64 with valid ID)
New York, N.Y. 10014 for extras check the website
Tel.: (212) 929-0060
Fax: (212) 675-8581 weekly:
Hriverview@aol.com single: $ 187.5
www.hotelriverview.com double: $303

The Macaw Guesthouses daily: $100 No fees,

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101E/106E 101 St, weekly: $400 no deposit,
New York, NY 10029 monthly: $900-2400 maid Service, internet,
Tel.: (212) 348-4643 in-house laundry facilities,
www.themacawguesthouse.com towels & linens provided,

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Hostels

Central Park Hostel
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19 West 103 Street
New York, NY 10025
Tel: (212) 678-0491
Fax: (212) 678-0453
info@centralparkhostel.com
www.centralparkhostel.com
dorms per person per night:
Dorms with 4, 6, 8, or 10 beds
per room
$29-$95 per bed/per night
Studio: $109-$149
Rates inclusive of taxes,
a foreign passport or international,
student ID (with photo) required,
shared bathroom,
lockers provided but bring padlock,
open 24 hours

Hostelling International (NY)
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(at 103 )
891 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: (212) 932-2300
Fax: (212) 932-2574
reserve@hinewyork.org
www.hinewyork.org
dorms per person per night: Max. stay: 26 nights,
4 bed dorm: $35 handicapped accessible,
6-8 bed dorm: $32 reservations should be made 1 week
10-12 bed dorm: $30 in advance,
Family Room – 4 people, $120 total internet, laundry, kitchen facilities,
Private Room w/ private bath – $135 lockers can be rented
(The price above is for members. There
is $3 increase for nonmembers.)

Further Information:
http://www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.html
http://www.hostelhandbook.com
http://www.hostels.com
http://www.redroof.com
http://www.motel6.com

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Apartment/Residences/International Houses/YMCA

Chelsmore Apartments furnished/ 2 persons/ per night: Minimum Stay: 6 days

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205 West 15 Street studio apartment $120 per night furnished apartments
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(between 7 and 8 Ave. ) one bedroom apartment $150 per night reservations should only be made
New York, NY 10011 over the phone.
Tel: 212-924-7991 monthly: $6/ day utility charge
Fax: (212) 727-7284 Studio: $2000 security deposit of $300-500
reservations@chelsmore.com 1 Bedroom: $3500 confirmation deposit $100
www.chelsmore.com

DeHirsch Residence
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Operated by 92 Street YM-
1395 Lexington Ave. (at 92nd St.)
New York, NY 10128
Tel: (212) 415-5650/5660
(800) 858-4692
Fax: (212) 415-5578
dehirsch@92ndsty.org
www.92ndsty.org
for stays of 30 to 45 days
Large Single Room: $75 per day
Single Room: $70 per day
Double Room: $50 per person per day
Small Double Room: $45 per person per
day
For stays of 46 days or longer
Large Single Room: $1,380 per month
Single Room: $1,280 per month
Double Room: $1,080 per month pp
Small Double Room: $950 per month pp
Min. stay: 30 days; Max: 1 year,
fully furnished rooms,
no private facilities,
24 hour security; all rooms with
AC, shared bath, kitchen (not fully
equipped). Maid service, library,
pool, gym ($113/2months), single
sex floors, need to be fulltime
student, employer or intern,
apply online or download and fax
application ($50 non-refundable fee),
internet access nearby,
special discount rates to fitness
facilities (25-yard swimming pool)

Greenpoint YMCA Daily Weekly Maximum stay: 28 days,

99 Messerole Avenue Rate Rate economy rooms include 1
Brooklyn, NY 11222 bed, deluxe rooms have double
Economy Room $40 $252
Tel: (718) 389-3700 beds, AC, TV and daily house-
Fax: (718) 349-2146 Deluxe Room $58 $315 keeping . Pool, gym and
grpbnb@ymcanyc.org Double Occupancy $70 $370 sauna can be used free of charge,
www.ymcanyc.org shared bathrooms (2 female/2 male
ones), no cooking in the room
Four Weeks Special (4 x 7 nights) $20 key deposit, breakfast included.
* No extensions over 28 days without 48 hours leave
10% discount with an international
student card
Economy Room $868
Deluxe Room $1,120
Double Occupancy $1.300

Harlem YMCA daily: Max. stay: 28 days, some rooms have

180 W. 135th Street Economy: $50 AC and fridges, special weekly rates
New York, NY 10030 Deluxe: $50 - $60 for students, 24-hour security and
Tel: (212) 281-4100, 210 Double: $80 - $90 housekeeping services
harlemguestrooms@ymcanyc.org

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Jamaica YMCA
89-25 Parsons Boulevard
Queens, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 739-6600
Fax: (718) 658-7233
jamaicayrooms@ymcanyc.org
www.ymcanyc.org
Vanderbilt YMCA
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224 East 47 Street
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(between 2 and 3 Ave.)
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 756-9600
Fax: (212) 752-0210
www.ymcanyc.org
West Side YMCA
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5 West 63 Street
(at Central Park West)
Tel: (212) 875-4273
Fax: (212) 875-1334
WSGuestrooms@ymcanyc.org
International House
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500 Riverside Drive (at 122 St.)
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 316-8400
Fax: (212) 316-1827
admissions@ihouse-nyc.org
www.ihouse-nyc.org
International Student Center
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38 West 88 Street
(at Central Park West)
New York, NY 10024
Tel: (212) 787-7706
Fax: (212) 590-9293
www.nystudentcenter.org
Nations Unies
daily: Max. stay: 28 days,
Single Room $53 laundry facilities across the street
Double Room $70 shared bath (1 per gender),
no cooking facilities, no visitation,
special student rates,
$10 deposits for keys and remote
control (refundable)
daily: Max. stay: 25 days,
single w/ shared bath: $80 letter confirming internship &
double w/ shared bath: $90 passport at check-in required
TV, air conditioning, housekeeping
services, use of safe- deposit boxes
and 24-hour security
daily: Max. stay: 25 days
single w/ shared bath: $72 deposit for all days to stay
double w/ shared bath: $89 TV, AC in every room
single w/ priv bath $105 cancellation policy – must call 3
double w/ priv bath $140 days prior to scheduled arrival or
be charged one night
monthly: During academic year:
Rates as of August 19, 2006 Open to full-time graduate students,
single furnished rooms application necessary for stays of
w/o sink & w/o park view $687-$803 30 days or more,
w/o sink & w/ park view $769-$833 handicapped accessible,
w/ sink and w/o park view $769-$848 must be rented for a semester,
w/ sink and w/ park view $799-$871 apartments are shared among 3,4,
w/ priv/semi priv BR $983-$1143 or 5 people, but each has a private
Studio apt $1353-$1508 room, dining room,
One-bedroom apt $1560-$1791 24 hour security, laundry room,
Single in 3/4/5 bedroom apt $937-$1237 weekly social, cultural activities,
Large room/priv bath $1309 Good feedback lately from interns!
daily: women: 8 beds per dorm
bed: $30 (women’s only floor)
men: 10 beds per dorm
(both-gender floor)
shared bath and kitchen
Max. stay: 2 weeks
$10 key deposit
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Murray Hill Inn
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143 East 30 Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 683-6900
Fax: (212) 545-0103
www.murrayhillinn.com
Seafarer International House
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123 East 15 Street
New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 677-4800
Fax: (212) 505-6034
res@sihnyc.org
www.sihnyc.org
Three East Third Corporation
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3 East 3 Street
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(Between 2 and Bowery Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 533-7749
Fax: (212) 673-5387
Email: yloria@aol.com
Website: www.3e3dorm.com
Educational Housing Service
Multiple Buildings in Manhattan
and Brooklyn
Tel.: (212) 977 9099
Tel.: (800) 297 4694
Fax: (212) 307 0701
www.studenthousing.org
West End Studios
850 West End Avenue
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(between 101 and 102 St.)
New York, NY 10025
Tel: (212) 749-7104
Fax: (212) 865-5130
www.westendstudios.com
Nations Unies
weekly: $5 deduction with online reservations
rooms starting as low as $79 Max. stay: 21 days
*the prices change depending on reservations should be made app. 2
month and date weeks in advance,
cash or traveler checks only,
weekly singles subject to availability.
daily: Max. stay: 21 days, reservations
single (private bath): $79 required, no weekly rates available,
double (in-room bath): $109 Visa/MasterCard must guarantee
single: $76 (shared bath) reservation, students must bring
double: $95 (shared bath.) letter from their schools verifying
student rate: $56 -76 current status and valid ID,
(Only rooms with shared bathrooms are smoke free rooms, AC
available for student rate.)
weekly: Reservations can be made only in
single: $250 person, $210 security deposit,
single only, furnished, fridge, AC, sink
and vanity and TV in a room, linens,
blankets, towels are provided, weekly
linen change is included
shared bath in each floor
Wifi costs 5.00 dollars per week
Ask for Marcie on the phone for any
information
No Maximun stay
Housing is available by semester, multiple room
Types at various price points starting at
$3100 for the summer semester (3 months)
View website to see buildings and rates available
Students/interns only
daily: Max. stay: 7-8 days, shared baths,
dorm rooms $19.99-$39.99 photo ID and credit cards required
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NYU Summer Housing
14 A Washington Place, New York,
NY 10003 - 6693
Tel.: 212-998-4621
Fax: 212-995-4097
www.nyu.edu/housing/summer
NYU School of Law
240 Mercer Street (Greenwich
Village), New York, NY 10012-
1558
Tel.: (212) 998 6512
Fax: (212) 995 4033
law.slny@nyu.edu
www.law.nyu.edu/depts/housing/su
mmerliving/index.html
Columbia University
The Housing Services Office
125 Wallach Hall, MC 3004, 2960
Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Tel.: (212) 854 2775
Fax: (212) 854 2789
internhousing@columbia.edu
www.columbia.edu/cu/hoursing/do
cs/summer_residents/interns.html
Nations Unies
weekly:
single apt: $110-190 (no AC)
shared apt: $ 60-140 (no AC)
meal plan required ($90-$100 ) for
above prices
single apt: $ 225-285 (AC)
shared apt $165-225 (AC)
weekly:
Single Apt. $375-1305/week*
shared Apt. $363-447/week
(3-7 weeks)
Single Apt. $300-1044/week
shared Apt 290-358/week
(8-11 weeks)
(* rates differ according to location)
term:
Single Apt. $ 2625
Double $ 1974
Only during summer months (May to
Aug), location in South Manhattan,
min stay: 3 weeks
25 US-$ application fee
Only during summer months (May to
Aug), AC, no bed linen
$25 nonrefundable processing fee
$300-700 initial payment
Only during summer months (May to
Aug),
$ 25 application fee
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The Webster Apartments
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419 West 34 Street
New York, NY 1001
Tel: (212) 967-9000
Fax: (212) 268-8569
www.websterapartments.org
El Carmelo Residence
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249 West 14 Street
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(between 7 and 8 Ave.)
New York, NY 10011
Fax: (212) 242-7233
Tel: (212) 242-8224
Jeanne D’Arc Home
253 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10011-1788
Tel:(212) 989 5952
Jeannedarc_jeanne@yahoo.com
Centro Maria
539 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
Tel.: (212) 757 6989
Fax: (212) 307 5687
cenmariany@mindstring.com
John and Mary Markle
Memorial Residence
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123 West 13 Street
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212) 242-2400
Fax: (212) 229-2801
gny_markle@use.salvationarmy.org
Katherine House
118 West 13th Street, New York,
NY 10011
Tel.: (212) 242 6566
Fax: (212) 727 1027
Nations Unies
Women Only
weekly: Min. Stay: 4 weeks
$227.00 Single rooms, shared bath, 2 meals
per day, maid service included,
proof of full term internship
required, reservations need to be
at least a month in advance,
$50 non-refundable registration fee,
daily: Shared baths only,
1-20 days-$50/day all rooms are for 2 people,
Partial term: 3- 12 wks-$170/wk 2 letters of recommendation, a photo,
Full term: over 13 wks-$130/wk an application letter, a copy
of passport, & $50 registration fee &
$200 deposit are required
curfew: Sunday-Thursday: 11 pm
Friday & Saturday: 12 pm
incl. breakfast & dinner during week
monthly: Room and bathroom is shared,
Single: $360-$650 need a letter of recommendation,
waiting lists
weekly $85 application fee
single: $190 curfew 11.30pm- 6.30am
double: $165 recommendation letter required
triple: $150 copy of passport
age: 18-29
two meals
monthly: Min. stay: 31 days for monthly rate,
single small: $1136 2 meals per day,
double: $802 application required, students must
triple: $775 quad: $739 show proof of funds sufficient for
paying the rent,
$25 registration fee,
waiting list
weekly Age: 18-25,
$150 Min stay 3 months,
2 meals included
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Parkside Evangeline Residence weekly: Age: 18-25

18 Gramercy Park South single w/bath: $227 Min stay 3 months
New York, NY 10003 single w/shared bath: $221 2 meals included
Tel: (212) 677-6200 suite: $211 Need to visit for application
Fax: (212) 677-0640 Most rooms come w/ bath or shower.
gny_parkside@use.salvationarmy.org
Deposit and $50 registration fee

Sacred Heart weekly: $240 Max stay: 2 months, breakfast &

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432 West 20 Street daily: $50 dinner incl. Mon to Fri, Curfew: Sun-
New York, NY 10011 Thur: 11pm, Fri & Sat: midnight, $50
Tel: (212) 929-5790 reservation fee (refundable at
Fax: (212) 924-089 end of stay), shared bathroom
sacredheartresidence@hotmail.com

Martha Washington Hotel daily $50 deposit

30 East 30th Street $189
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: (212) 689 1900
Fax: (212) 689 0023

St. Mary’s Residence weekly: Min. stay: 2 weeks

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225 East 72 Street single: $179 (3 months & up) single rooms only, shared shower
New York, NY 10021 $184 (from July, 4, 2006) smoke- free building, kitchen and
Tel: (212) 249-6850 $215 (under 3 months) lounge available in each floor,
Fax: (212) 249-4336 ask for application via phone.

Ten Eyck Residence monthly: Min stay 1 month, single rooms only,
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145 East 39 Street small room: $935 breakfast and dinner incl.,
Tel. (212 ) 490-5990 medium room: $965 application at least 1 month in
Fax (212) 697-2934 rooms with half bath: $1080 advance,
gny_ten- rooms with full bath: $ 1247 security deposit $500 (refundable)
eyck@use.salvationarmy.org $10 application fee
www.salvationarmy- $10 residence fee
newyork.org/housing/ten_eyck/index $10 key deposit
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Men Only

Kolping House weekly: A $50 non-refundable registration

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165 East 88 Street
New York, NY 10128
Tel: (212) 369-6647
Fax: (212) 987-5652
residence@kolpingnyc.org
single: $180 fee is required to reserve a room as
well as a financial statement
2 letters of recommendation.
one meal incl. Mo-Fri,
age range: 21-35
(interns & students preferred)
Max stay: 3-6 months (extendable)

Agencies

Jakobsen Properties (Agency for short-term dwelling) no fee, receive latest list via phone
11 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 533 1300
Fax: (212) 677 7810
www.nofeerentals.com

Roberta P. Kauderer (private agent) Min stay 1 month, max stay 6 months
246 East 46th Street # 5G, New York, NY 10017 Fee: 15%
Tel: (212) 682 1930
Fax: (212) 557 4905
choiceclub@gmx.net

Roommate Finders Min stay: 3 days

250 West 57th Street, Suite 1629, New York, NY 10019 Fee: $300
Tel.: (212) 489 6860
Fax: (212) 582 6890
www.roommatefinders.com

NYC Roomshare Hunter Registration fee: $35

531 W. 49th Str., Suite 2E, New York, NY 10019
Tel: (349) 489-0562
Fax: (212) 765-5435
Etiuny@aol.com
www.nycroomshare.com

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UN Housing

Once on board, Interns may consult the Housing Unit of the United Nations, located across from the main cafeteria in
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the Secretariat Building, or bulletin board on the 3 floor of DC1 building.
United Nations Housing Service
Tel: (212) 963 7075
Fax: (212) 963 3431

Press

New York Times (daily): www.nytimes.com

Village Voice (weekly): www.villagevoice.com
TimeOut New York (weekly): www.timeoutny.com/newyork

Web

www.newyork.craigslist.org (highly recommended by former interns)

www.ny.com
www.easyroomate.com
www.lootusa.com
www.apartment-store.com
www.subletinthecity.com (David@subletinthecity.com)
www.ymca.com
www.nyinns.com
www.studenthousing.org
www.spanishnewyork.com/hotels-in-manhattan.html
www.roommateaccess.com
www.aprilslist.com
www.springstreet.com/apartments
www.thesublet.com
www.roommate.com
www.new-york-apartment.com
www.urbanliving.net
www.rotaract-nyc.org/

www.nyhabitat.com special request: rent@nyhabitat.com (please be aware that you will have a commission of 30$)
www.sarahomestay.com please note that a $100 non-refundable application fee is required)

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Locations

Possibly you can find further offers on boards

- near subway and bus stations (e.g. Grand Central) also
- on the campus of Columbia or New York University

NOTICE

Please note that no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.

Please note that this list is not complete and prices may vary. It has been set up in order to help
future interns. The Internship Office does not recommend any specific place and has NOT visited
any of them.

Information concerning any changes or recommendations would be highly appreciated and can
be left with the Internship Office at S-2500F. If you have negative feedback about a place, please
share your comments with the Internship Office and the address will be removed from the list.

Please note that the Internship Office does not have any special arrangements/agreements with
any of these addresses. The addresses are provided in order to help the future interns to find
accommodation.
Last updated: Feb 2009

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