NYU’s Brooklyn Residence Halls: A Guide to Finding a Perfect Fit (2024)

Published October 25, 2023

By Jennifer Pham Class of 2025

Residential Life

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Are you curious about on-campus housing for NYU Tandon students? Here’s the scoop on our Brooklyn residence halls: Clark and Othmer. I also share my own experiences and recommendations to help you navigate housing at NYU as a Tandon student.

How Does Housing Work for Tandon students?

Tandon students who choose to live on campus are required to reside in our Brooklyn residence halls their first year. We have two great residence halls to choose from: Clark and Othmer. Both halls have first-year only floors, which is great because you get to be a part of our amazing First Year Residential Experience (FYRE). FYRE provides opportunities for you to meet new people and smoothly transition into your first year of college with super fun and interactive programs and activities. With these unique experiences, you can adjust to both NYU and New York City.

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Located in Brooklyn Heights, Clark Hall houses over 100 Tandon students as well as students from other NYU schools and colleges. While Clark is a 10- to 15-minute walk from Tandon, it is close enough to school while still giving you the opportunity to explore a unique and different neighborhood. I lived there my first year and really loved the location. There are so many delicious restaurants nearby and fun activities to do. Right next door, there is a train station where you have access to the 2 and 3 train lines.

Clark is a traditional hall, which means there are no kitchens in the suites. However, each suite is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Residents also have access to a 8,300-square-foot student community center located on the first (or, for my international readers, the ground) floor. What’s more, the community center includes a communal kitchen, library, game room, and screening room.

Othmer Hall

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Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Othmer Hall is an 18-story building that houses over 400 NYU students in both traditional and apartment-style suites. It is right next door to all the Tandon buildings which makes it super convenient. If you are interested in sleeping right up until class starts, this is the hall for you. It is also located near the Jay Street–MetroTech subway station, which offers many different lines. Here, you also have access to the NYU gym next door at 6 MetroTech.

Nervous About Living in Brooklyn?

Many of you might be worried about living far away from Manhattan and missing out on all the fun there. I can truly promise you that living in Brooklyn is such an amazing and fun experience. Although we are required to live in Brooklyn, our housing experience doesn’t pale in comparison to that of students living in Manhattan. It’s easy to feel disconnected knowing that you’ll have to live in Brooklyn your first year. However, once you do start at Tandon, you won’t feel disconnected at all.

As someone who currently lives in Manhattan, I know that things can be very busy, sometimes even chaotic there. So I’m grateful for spending my first year in a quiet neighborhood where it was much easier to adjust to college life. If I had lived in Manhattan, commuting to Brooklyn as well as getting to know the campus would have been really difficult. There is so much to explore in Brooklyn, and when you do want to venture into Manhattan, it’s incredibly easy to hop on an NYU shuttle or just take the train to Washington Square.

After Your First Year…

Tandon students are able to live in any of NYU’s residence halls in both Brooklyn and Manhattan after completing their first year. I personally decided to move to the Washington Square campus to experience a different neighborhood. If you’re someone who’s eager to live in Manhattan, this is your chance. However, it’s totally up to you. I know plenty of people who love living on the Downtown Brooklyn campus and stay there for all four years.

If you want a Manhattan-based recommendation, Lafayette Hall is a great choice for Tandon students. Located in Chinatown, it is the midway point between the two campuses. The NYU shuttle will pick you up right out front. From there, it either goes to the Downtown Brooklyn or Washington Square campus. This makes it easy for me to get to my classes on time. But it also allows me to stay right in the middle of my favorite neighborhood offering some of the best food in New York City.

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Hello! I’m Jennifer, and I’m a student at the Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn. I’m currently studying Computer Engineering. I was born and raised in South Jersey, and I’m also a first-generation Vietnamese-American. I’m a huge foodie, so I love to explore the city in search of the most unique and tasty food New York City has to offer!

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FAQs

Which residence hall is the best at NYU? ›

NYU Dorms Ranked
  • Paulsen Center (181 Mercer) ...
  • Gramercy Green. ...
  • Greenwich Hall. ...
  • University Hall. ...
  • Broome Street. Rated 4.5 / 5 stars by 2 NYU students. ...
  • Lipton Hall. Rated 4.5 / 5 stars by 18 NYU students. ...
  • Othmer Hall. Rated 4.5 / 5 stars by 1 NYU student. ...
  • Second Street. Rated 4.5 / 5 stars by 1 NYU student.

Which NYU dorm is closest to Tisch? ›

If you'll be spending a lot of time at Tisch, the closest halls are Weinstein, Goddard, and Brittany.

Which NYU dorms have AC? ›

All residence halls are air conditioned.

Do NYU dorms have mini fridges? ›

Cooking equipment/appliances: Some traditional-style residence halls provide a microfridge (microwave + refrigerator unit); these halls are identified on the residence hall pages. Toaster ovens and hot plates are prohibited in all residences for fire safety and electrical reasons.

Which NYU campus is hardest to get into? ›

Stern School of Business and Tisch School of the Arts are generally considered the most competitive schools within NYU due to their strong programs and limited spots. So, they might not be the ones you'd want to focus on if you're seeking an "easier" admission path.

What school is #1 for best college dorms in America? ›

25 Best College Dorms in the US (2024)
  • 1) Washington University in St. Louis.
  • 2) High Point University.
  • 3) Emory University.
  • 4) Johnson University.
  • 5) Scripps College.
  • 6) Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
  • 7) Bowdoin College.
  • 8) Pitzer College.
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What is the difference between NYU Steinhardt and Tisch? ›

What is the difference between Tisch Music Theatre and Steinhardt Music Theatre? Steinhardt offers a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Vocal Performance, with a Concentration in Music Theatre. Tisch offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama with a Concentration in Music Theatre.

Where do most students live at NYU? ›

Talk about living in the heart everything. More than 11,000 NYU students live in 23 residence halls, most of which are found in famed Greenwich Village. Two halls are also in the incredibly diverse and hip community of Brooklyn Heights, near the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

What are the largest NYU dorms? ›

Lafayette Hall is located at 80 Lafayette Street. "Laf" is the largest residence hall at NYU, housing 1000+ students.

Do all NYU dorms have private bathrooms? ›

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All suites have a private bathroom, and students are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of their assigned spaces.

Can you pick your dorm at NYU? ›

Yes. Even after you have confirmed your choice of space you will have the option to reject this selection and make a new selection. This can be done on the “Application & Payment Status” page of the Housing Application.

Do NYU dorms have closets? ›

Each resident is provided with a twin XL bed and mattress, a desk, a desk chair, a dresser, and a closet or wardrobe. Common areas may include furniture like sofas, chairs, and dining tables if space allows.

Can you have guests stay in your dorm NYU? ›

A host may host overnight guests no more than six (6) nights per calendar month, whether with the same or different guests. The same individual may not be an overnight guest for more than six (6) nights per calendar month, whether with the same or different resident hosts.

Does NYU dorms provide toilet paper? ›

Residents can visit their hall's resource center (front desk) to borrow a vacuum, broom, and dustpan temporarily. The resource center also provides free toilet paper and trash bags to residents.

Do NYU dorms have kitchens? ›

A communal hall kitchen is available in most traditional style halls. Brittany and Founders Halls provide a microwave and refrigerator in each suite to be shared among roommates.

Where should I live if I go to NYU? ›

Popular areas include Jersey City, Downtown Brooklyn, Roosevelt Island, Journal Square (New Jersey), Bay Ridge (Brooklyn), Long Island City (Queens), the East Village, and SoHo.

Which NYU hospital is the best? ›

Overview. NYU Langone Hospitals in New York, NY is on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is nationally ranked in 13 adult and 3 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 1 adult specialty and 21 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.

Where do most NYU professors live? ›

NYU owns and manages a portfolio of 2,100 apartments in large and mid-sized buildings in the Washington Square neighborhood. Most faculty members reside in either Silver Towers or Washington Square Village, two large residential complexes located south of Washington Square Park.

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