Columbia 2013 Forum

[bloodonthetracks]

did anyone get an assignment completely contrary to what you asked for? i stressed that i wanted a studio...and they just gave me a apartment share.

[swc65]

only just now received an email that my housing application has been "approved." what's the time-frame been between this email and actually receiving an assignment?

+1 I recieved the same email and have the same question.

Just recieved my assignment. Studio at 420 W 116th.

wow that's a short walk to class!

[CG614]

2 Bedroom Apt Share on 115th... now I have 5 days to decide if I want it, or if I want to fend for myself to find a place. Not an easy decision.

[parker09]

Does any one know what furniture the furnished apartments actually contain? I'm guessing that bedrooms have a bed, desk, and some sort of dresser/chest thing, but what about the living room and kitchen?

Edit: Hah, I really ought to research BEFORE I post questions...

http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/ ... mmodations says: "With regard to furnished accommodations, each bedroom typically includes a desk, chair, dresser and lamp and a twin-long bed (39"x80") or a full size bed (54"x75") for couples. The living rooms and kitchens in apartments also include a couch, additional chairs and a table with chairs. Furnishings may vary based on the different apartment/room sizes and layouts. UAH does not provide linens, cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery, air conditioners, dishwashers, or area rugs for any units. Students are responsible for providing rugs that cover 80% of the floor area to comply with the terms of the lease."

Not bad. Beats my college dorms, which had nothing in the living room. I wonder how strict they are about this "80%-covering rug" business.

[highprofessionalism]

Does any one know what furniture the furnished apartments actually contain? I'm guessing that bedrooms have a bed, desk, and some sort of dresser/chest thing, but what about the living room and kitchen?

Edit: Hah, I really ought to research BEFORE I post questions...

http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/ ... mmodations says: "With regard to furnished accommodations, each bedroom typically includes a desk, chair, dresser and lamp and a twin-long bed (39"x80") or a full size bed (54"x75") for couples. The living rooms and kitchens in apartments also include a couch, additional chairs and a table with chairs. Furnishings may vary based on the different apartment/room sizes and layouts. UAH does not provide linens, cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery, air conditioners, dishwashers, or area rugs for any units. Students are responsible for providing rugs that cover 80% of the floor area to comply with the terms of the lease."

Not bad. Beats my college dorms, which had nothing in the living room. I wonder how strict they are about this "80%-covering rug" business.

FYI, the furniture they provide is ugly as hell. On the (potentially) bright side, the "80%-covering rug business" isn't always enforced - it's really up to the super in your building and how much of a stickler he feels like being. Although, as you will see by the loudness of your upstairs neighbors, maybe the rugs wouldn't be so bad. This also sort of depends on each building and how thin the walls/floors/ceilings are.

By the way, my partner is an up-and-coming third year PhD candidate in physics at Columbia, which is why I am already familiar with the grad student housing.

[parker09]

FYI, the furniture they provide is ugly as hell.

Yeah, I've heard this I actually requested unfurnished, but oh well. It will make moving in a little easier though, since I don't own any of my own furniture yet. Ah well!

[Tofu]

All this housing talk makes me impatient.

Andddddd while typing that, I decided to go check the application status. It now says, "UAH is in the process of assigning you housing"!

Anyone know how long it usually takes for the e-mail to arrive after the status checker says that?

[Foozle]

All this housing talk makes me impatient.

Andddddd while typing that, I decided to go check the application status. It now says, "UAH is in the process of assigning you housing"!

Anyone know how long it usually takes for the e-mail to arrive after the status checker says that?

I just checked after reading this post, and I'm at the same stage.

[blue5385]

All this housing talk makes me impatient.

Andddddd while typing that, I decided to go check the application status. It now says, "UAH is in the process of assigning you housing"!

Anyone know how long it usually takes for the e-mail to arrive after the status checker says that?

Mine says that too. Finally!

Also, for the people who have gotten an assignment in a housing share, did they tell you who your roommates were going to be? If I get my preference & end up in a share, I would like to talk to my roommates soon and coordinate who's bringing what for the apartment (and of course get to know them before we move in together).

[lemonpie]

Does any one know what furniture the furnished apartments actually contain? I'm guessing that bedrooms have a bed, desk, and some sort of dresser/chest thing, but what about the living room and kitchen?

Edit: Hah, I really ought to research BEFORE I post questions...

http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/ ... mmodations says: "With regard to furnished accommodations, each bedroom typically includes a desk, chair, dresser and lamp and a twin-long bed (39"x80") or a full size bed (54"x75") for couples. The living rooms and kitchens in apartments also include a couch, additional chairs and a table with chairs. Furnishings may vary based on the different apartment/room sizes and layouts. UAH does not provide linens, cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery, air conditioners, dishwashers, or area rugs for any units. Students are responsible for providing rugs that cover 80% of the floor area to comply with the terms of the lease."

Not bad. Beats my college dorms, which had nothing in the living room. I wonder how strict they are about this "80%-covering rug" business.

FYI, the furniture they provide is ugly as hell. On the (potentially) bright side, the "80%-covering rug business" isn't always enforced - it's really up to the super in your building and how much of a stickler he feels like being. Although, as you will see by the loudness of your upstairs neighbors, maybe the rugs wouldn't be so bad. This also sort of depends on each building and how thin the walls/floors/ceilings are.

By the way, my partner is an up-and-coming third year PhD candidate in physics at Columbia, which is why I am already familiar with the grad student housing.

The buildings look old. Is it nice inside?

[1800calturk]

did anyone get an assignment completely contrary to what you asked for? i stressed that i wanted a studio...and they just gave me a apartment share.

Happened to me too. Eh i'll take what I can get, it is freakin NYC after all.

[lemonpie]

Is the lease for 9months?

[Foozle]

Got mine:

411 West 115th Street

[parker09]

Also, for the people who have gotten an assignment in a housing share, did they tell you who your roommates were going to be? If I get my preference & end up in a share, I would like to talk to my roommates soon and coordinate who's bringing what for the apartment (and of course get to know them before we move in together).

Yep, you get names and email addresses.

[blue5385]

Yep, you get names and email addresses.

thanks parker!

Got mine:

411 West 115th Street

WANT. Hurry up, UAH!

[1800calturk]

This is just a random thought that I don't know why I'm sharing with you guys, but we're about to be living in New York. Anyone else find that freakin nuts? I can't even believe it.

[swc65]

This is just a random thought that I don't know why I'm sharing with you guys, but we're about to be living in New York. Anyone else find that freakin nuts? I can't even believe it.

I am coming from Ithaca, so yeah, I am excited about being near civilization.

[maudlinstreet]

Bah, I got my assignment as well. I also got one on 411 West 115th st. The price is fine, but it says it comes unfurnished. What's up with that? The housing website said that all of the "400" block came pre-furnished. I'm the type of person that couldn't give a crap what their furniture looks like, so I was looking forward to not having to deal with renting things. Oh well.

Edit: Haha, the housing website says: "Approximately 80% of the three and four bedroom apartments are furnished and include the cost of utilities (cooking gas and electricity, not telephone)." I couldn't be one of the 80%? BAH!

[blue5385]

Bah, I got my assignment as well. I also got one on 411 West 115th st. The price is fine, but it says it comes unfurnished. What's up with that? The housing website said that all of the "400" block came pre-furnished. I'm the type of person that couldn't give a crap what their furniture looks like, so I was looking forward to not having to deal with renting things. Oh well.

That sucks! I read the same thing on the housing website and I'm really counting on my apartment being furnished. Maybe they made a mistake when they said that in the email?

I'm getting kinda worried because it seems like a lot of people have gotten their assignments for the 400 block of 115th, but I haven't gotten mine. I'm sure it'll be fine, but until I get mine I'm .

Just saw your edit. That's really bad luck, I'm sorry.

[maudlinstreet]

Bah, I got my assignment as well. I also got one on 411 West 115th st. The price is fine, but it says it comes unfurnished. What's up with that? The housing website said that all of the "400" block came pre-furnished. I'm the type of person that couldn't give a crap what their furniture looks like, so I was looking forward to not having to deal with renting things. Oh well.

That sucks! I read the same thing on the housing website and I'm really counting on my apartment being furnished. Maybe they made a mistake when they said that in the email?

I'm getting kinda worried because it seems like a lot of people have gotten their assignments for the 400 block of 115th, but I haven't gotten mine. I'm sure it'll be fine, but until I get mine I'm .

Just saw your edit. That's really bad luck, I'm sorry.

Thanks I'm sure you'll be OK!

I'm gonna try to give them a call and talk about it, though I'm sure it won't do much good. The 80% quote I pulled from the website actually applies to all Columbia apartment shares, so the 400-block specific quote that "These apartments come furnished" should override the 80% quote. Really, really annoying.

[rx3r]

did anyone get an assignment completely contrary to what you asked for? i stressed that i wanted a studio...and they just gave me a apartment share.

UGH... this freaks me out. WTF is the point of detailing your preferences if they just assign you something random anyway? Sigh. Still no housing assignment here and reading this thread stresses me out.

[bloodonthetracks]

did anyone get an assignment completely contrary to what you asked for? i stressed that i wanted a studio...and they just gave me a apartment share.

UGH... this freaks me out. WTF is the point of detailing your preferences if they just assign you something random anyway? Sigh. Still no housing assignment here and reading this thread stresses me out.

i honestly don't know what happened. i was very specific about what i wanted (a studio or a one-bedroom, willing to pay above average for one). i feel like they didn't even read my application. to boot, they don't return my phone calls or emails...and i have one more business day to decide whether to take it. i'm so pissed.

[rx3r]

did anyone get an assignment completely contrary to what you asked for? i stressed that i wanted a studio...and they just gave me a apartment share.

UGH... this freaks me out. WTF is the point of detailing your preferences if they just assign you something random anyway? Sigh. Still no housing assignment here and reading this thread stresses me out.

i honestly don't know what happened. i was very specific about what i wanted (a studio or a one-bedroom, willing to pay above average for one). i feel like they didn't even read my application. to boot, they don't return my phone calls or emails...and i have one more business day to decide whether to take it. i'm so pissed.

I'm sorry to hear that. I really DON'T want roommates. I haven't had one since 2005 and I don't think I can go back. I also really don't want to find non-CLS housing on my own. At this point, I'm not sure what to expect.

[Dtackpat75]

Anybody who got 411 West 115th care to share what apartment they are in? 22?

[maudlinstreet]

Anybody who got 411 West 115th care to share what apartment they are in? 22?

ha, I'm in 22 your e-mail says it comes unfurnished as well, right? looking forward to meeting you, unless I somehow get switched around to a furnished apartment