NYU Law Class of 2019 Forum

[madoodle16]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

I was actually considering living in Mercer...did the student explain?

[Lawcat11]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

Did they elaborate as to why?

[ih8makingscreennames]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

why? definitely trying to do least resistance for year 1.

[darlenealderson]

My reconsideration was a success! Small, but still successful. I signed the electronic form that was in the portal to my award, but where are people finding information for the seating deposits? Wanna make sure I get everything in by the end of the day lol.

Admitted students site, under enrolling at NYU or something like that!

[darlenealderson]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

why? definitely trying to do least resistance for year 1.

That's really interesting, my thought was also to do student housing year 1. Most students I talked to at ASW were living in mercer or d'ag and seemed generally satisfied with it. Maybe it's because I live on frat row in LA now that I think anything is an improvement but from what I saw it didn't seem that bad or prohibitively more expensive than other housing within the same neighborhood.

[kumquat3]

I have been spending the last few days looking at places in NYC. Anybody else thinking Brooklyn?

I'm considering being near the L Line in Brooklyn.

Anyone looking for roommates? Haven't sent my deposit in yet, but I'm going and I was planning on starting to look at apartments soonish.

Oh god I hate the L train - most unreliable train ever. Plus they're probably going to terminate service on the L from Brooklyn to Manhattan sometime in 2017. I'm from NYC (not sure about NYU yet), but I'd recommend you look for a place in BK on the F/M lines, or further out near the A/C since all of those go to West 4th (a block away from the law school).

Nope, that's been pushed to "early 2019" but the state of L line still shouldn't inspire confidence in anyone: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/19/nyreg ... .html?_r=0

[ih8makingscreennames]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

why? definitely trying to do least resistance for year 1.

That's really interesting, my thought was also to do student housing year 1. Most students I talked to at ASW were living in mercer or d'ag and seemed generally satisfied with it. Maybe it's because I live on frat row in LA now that I think anything is an improvement but from what I saw it didn't seem that bad or prohibitively more expensive than other housing within the same neighborhood.

Yeah. I also think it's easier to move in a city once you're there, and that the class/clinic sched is less exact in 2L and 3L. If I were already there, I don't think I'd be making any efforts to move to campus, but since I'm not, I figured it was good.

[beckett]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

I was actually considering living in Mercer...did the student explain?

Our student ambassador wasn't particularly happy, so she skedaddled pretty fast, but a friend who is a current student explained to me that for the amount you are paying, it doesn't make sense to live there. She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal. Someone else mentioned talking to students who all seemed pretty happy living in the dorms and I had the opposite experience - the students I talked to were all pretty disappointed with Mercer and D'ag. We were also at a bar and there were a lot of drink tickets involved but that's what cemented my decision to look for off-campus housing.

[cavalier1138]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

Did they elaborate as to why?

I'd have to imagine that paying $2,000 a month for what is essentially a college dorm room plays a large role in that.

I was thinking of on-campus, but you're literally paying almost double what you would to live in a more reasonable part of the city (or Jersey). I just can't justify that when I can fly out a bit earlier, crash on a friend's couch, and get a decent apartment for a somewhat-reasonable price. And the kicker is that the extra cost of doing all that is still cheaper than living in the Village for a month.

[beckett]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

Did they elaborate as to why?

I'd have to imagine that paying $2,000 a month for what is essentially a college dorm room plays a large role in that.

I was thinking of on-campus, but you're literally paying almost double what you would to live in a more reasonable part of the city (or Jersey). I just can't justify that when I can fly out a bit earlier, crash on a friend's couch, and get a decent apartment for a somewhat-reasonable price. And the kicker is that the extra cost of doing all that is still cheaper than living in the Village for a month.

Friend who is a current student lives with a roommate (which you would have anyway in school housing) in the West Village and still pays less than school housing. It's about a 10 minute walk to classes and they don't sleep in twin sized beds. Their place is small, but that still seems like a better deal to me.

[Generally]

For anyone who is like me and moving across country to NYC and thinking about doing student housing as it is the path of least resistance, a cautionary tale. While riding the elevator in Mercer during ASW, a current student living there told us all "don't live here!"

Did they elaborate as to why?

I'd have to imagine that paying $2,000 a month for what is essentially a college dorm room plays a large role in that.

I was thinking of on-campus, but you're literally paying almost double what you would to live in a more reasonable part of the city (or Jersey). I just can't justify that when I can fly out a bit earlier, crash on a friend's couch, and get a decent apartment for a somewhat-reasonable price. And the kicker is that the extra cost of doing all that is still cheaper than living in the Village for a month.

Friend who is a current student lives with a roommate (which you would have anyway in school housing) in the West Village and still pays less than school housing. It's about a 10 minute walk to classes and they don't sleep in twin sized beds. Their place is small, but that still seems like a better deal to me.

I was thinking about student housing, but after seeing it and prices I don't see how it is worth it. It's not really cheaper like I hear CLS housing is. I think I can get a 1 bed for my wife and I in Brooklyn for around $2k.

[Budfox55]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

[crescentstars]

I have been spending the last few days looking at places in NYC. Anybody else thinking Brooklyn?

I'm considering being near the L Line in Brooklyn.

Anyone looking for roommates? Haven't sent my deposit in yet, but I'm going and I was planning on starting to look at apartments soonish.

Oh god I hate the L train - most unreliable train ever. Plus they're probably going to terminate service on the L from Brooklyn to Manhattan sometime in 2017. I'm from NYC (not sure about NYU yet), but I'd recommend you look for a place in BK on the F/M lines, or further out near the A/C since all of those go to West 4th (a block away from the law school).

Nope, that's been pushed to "early 2019" but the state of L line still shouldn't inspire confidence in anyone: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/19/nyreg ... .html?_r=0

Oh nice! That's good to know. Though I will wouldn't recommend relying on the L if you have better options.

[cbbinnyc]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

Totally agree. Easy for me to say, since I've already been living in Brooklyn for a couple years, but finding a place that is a short commute away, and is more affordable than NYU housing, is definitely doable.

She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal.

My initial reaction to this was that it must be false. But after glancing at some options in Greenwich Village, I'm actually not sure. Didn't get too in depth, but it looks like there are some decent 2BRs for under or around $4000. It's worth noting that NYU housing will cover utilities (including internet and cable), which can easily be an extra $200 a month. But, even then, it actually looks like there are decent options in the neighborhood. Personally, I would live in Brooklyn, save some money, and read on the subway.

[ih8makingscreennames]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

Totally agree. Easy for me to say, since I've already been living in Brooklyn for a couple years, but finding a place that is a short commute away, and is more affordable than NYU housing, is definitely doable.

She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal.

My initial reaction to this was that it must be false. But after glancing at some options in Greenwich Village, I'm actually not sure. Didn't get too in depth, but it looks like there are some decent 2BRs for under or around $4000. It's worth noting that NYU housing will cover utilities (including internet and cable), which can easily be an extra $200 a month. But, even then, it actually looks like there are decent options in the neighborhood. Personally, I would live in Brooklyn, save some money, and read on the subway.

Most importantly you don't have to go through the whole guarantor, income business which can be a pain for someone moving OOS.

[cavalier1138]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

Totally agree. Easy for me to say, since I've already been living in Brooklyn for a couple years, but finding a place that is a short commute away, and is more affordable than NYU housing, is definitely doable.

She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal.

My initial reaction to this was that it must be false. But after glancing at some options in Greenwich Village, I'm actually not sure. Didn't get too in depth, but it looks like there are some decent 2BRs for under or around $4000. It's worth noting that NYU housing will cover utilities (including internet and cable), which can easily be an extra $200 a month. But, even then, it actually looks like there are decent options in the neighborhood. Personally, I would live in Brooklyn, save some money, and read on the subway.

Speaking of living in Brooklyn, if I'm seeing occasional apartment listings pop up for $850, should I assume that the walls are basically made of rats? Or is it actually possible to find that pricing in the city?

[rska884]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

Totally agree. Easy for me to say, since I've already been living in Brooklyn for a couple years, but finding a place that is a short commute away, and is more affordable than NYU housing, is definitely doable.

She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal.

My initial reaction to this was that it must be false. But after glancing at some options in Greenwich Village, I'm actually not sure. Didn't get too in depth, but it looks like there are some decent 2BRs for under or around $4000. It's worth noting that NYU housing will cover utilities (including internet and cable), which can easily be an extra $200 a month. But, even then, it actually looks like there are decent options in the neighborhood. Personally, I would live in Brooklyn, save some money, and read on the subway.

Speaking of living in Brooklyn, if I'm seeing occasional apartment listings pop up for $850, should I assume that the walls are basically made of rats? Or is it actually possible to find that pricing in the city?

I pay around that for my share of a two bedroom in Harlem. I've seen even lower prices in Washington Heights, deeper Queens, and Bushwick (actually Bushwick, not what people are trying to call Bushwick). My apartment is quite nice, too, especially considering the price. It's absolutely findable if you're willing to take on a longer commute.

[kumquat3]

I currently live in NY and I would not live in student housing. There are loads of places that will be a 15-20 min or less train ride away that will give you way more bang for your buck.

Totally agree. Easy for me to say, since I've already been living in Brooklyn for a couple years, but finding a place that is a short commute away, and is more affordable than NYU housing, is definitely doable.

She seemed to feel that the apartments weren't really subsidized and that you would be paying close to market rate and could get a much better deal.

My initial reaction to this was that it must be false. But after glancing at some options in Greenwich Village, I'm actually not sure. Didn't get too in depth, but it looks like there are some decent 2BRs for under or around $4000. It's worth noting that NYU housing will cover utilities (including internet and cable), which can easily be an extra $200 a month. But, even then, it actually looks like there are decent options in the neighborhood. Personally, I would live in Brooklyn, save some money, and read on the subway.

Speaking of living in Brooklyn, if I'm seeing occasional apartment listings pop up for $850, should I assume that the walls are basically made of rats? Or is it actually possible to find that pricing in the city?

I pay around that for my share of a two bedroom in Harlem. I've seen even lower prices in Washington Heights, deeper Queens, and Bushwick (actually Bushwick, not what people are trying to call Bushwick). My apartment is quite nice, too, especially considering the price. It's absolutely findable if you're willing to take on a longer commute.

+1 I have friends paying right now 750 in Harlem; I paid 660 a few years ago for a tiny place in Harlem. $850 is absolutely findable in livable, safe areas.

[Widdle_Dumpling]

Speaking of house, when might those of us who applied hear back?

[cavalier1138]

Speaking of house, when might those of us who applied hear back?

According to the site, "Housing assignments will be sent to your NYU e-mail account by 5:00 p.m. June 8 for applicants who met the May 15 priority deadline. "

Speaking of which, you will not get any kind of e-mail when your NetID is ready, so you just need to check the admitted students site to see if you can set it up. Mine was ready much sooner than the 10 business day timeframe they gave.

[ih8makingscreennames]

Speaking of house, when might those of us who applied hear back?

According to the site, "Housing assignments will be sent to your NYU e-mail account by 5:00 p.m. June 8 for applicants who met the May 15 priority deadline. "

Speaking of which, you will not get any kind of e-mail when your NetID is ready, so you just need to check the admitted students site to see if you can set it up. Mine was ready much sooner than the 10 business day timeframe they gave.

Can you post and/or provide a link of how you set that up?

[cavalier1138]

Speaking of house, when might those of us who applied hear back?

According to the site, "Housing assignments will be sent to your NYU e-mail account by 5:00 p.m. June 8 for applicants who met the May 15 priority deadline. "

Speaking of which, you will not get any kind of e-mail when your NetID is ready, so you just need to check the admitted students site to see if you can set it up. Mine was ready much sooner than the 10 business day timeframe they gave.

Can you post and/or provide a link of how you set that up?

This is the direct URL: https://its.law.nyu.edu/admitted/online ... /index.cfm

On the off-chance that logging in takes you to the default admitted students homepage, then just use the "University IDs and Keeping Connected" link on the left side of the page. That'll get you to the page with instructions and links for how to set it up. It only becomes available after your deposit and intent to enroll form are submitted.

[ampersaandy]

NYU's intent to enroll stipulates that we must withdraw from other schools... the deadline for me to accept my scholarship offer is today, but I'm still waiting on financial aid decisions from other schools. NYU is one of my top choices, and I don't want to potentially lose a lot of scholarship money, but I can't commit without knowing fully all of the options at hand. They would not grant me an extension on my decision.

Anybody had luck with submitting multiple seat deposits in the past? Especially if their stipulations are that you should withdraw from other schools?

[Loney M. Setnick]

I have been spending the last few days looking at places in NYC. Anybody else thinking Brooklyn?

I'm considering being near the L Line in Brooklyn.

Anyone looking for roommates? Haven't sent my deposit in yet, but I'm going and I was planning on starting to look at apartments soonish.

Oh god I hate the L train - most unreliable train ever. Plus they're probably going to terminate service on the L from Brooklyn to Manhattan sometime in 2017. I'm from NYC (not sure about NYU yet), but I'd recommend you look for a place in BK on the F/M lines, or further out near the A/C since all of those go to West 4th (a block away from the law school).

Nope, that's been pushed to "early 2019" but the state of L line still shouldn't inspire confidence in anyone: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/19/nyreg ... .html?_r=0

Oh nice! That's good to know. Though I will wouldn't recommend relying on the L if you have better options.

Thanks for the warning; I didn't know the L train was that bad! I'll check out apartments on the F/M lines when the time comes :]

[Lawcat11]

Hey is there a facebook group? I feel like there must be at this point but I can't find it.