NYC Housing Guide

Housing Information Sources for New York City

Use the following sources to access a variety of housing listings for the New York City area. Please evaluate your housing options carefully as not all may be suitable for student living.

• Pad Mapper: Map search for New York real estate, apartments, room shares etc. This website pulls rental/room share listings from multiple websites, including Craigslist. This is a great resource if you are trying to target a specific area.
• Street Easy: New York City real estate classifieds. Free comprehensive site with rental and sale info around NYC. Easy-to-use mapping of available apartments. Offers neighborhood and school info and user forums.
• College Sublease:  Listings for short-term housing opportunities
• Metro International:  A guide to finding housing in New York City
• Apartments.com:  New York City classifieds

Roommate Matching Resources

These resources will help you connect with others who either have an apartment/room to offer or others who are looking for roommate to search with.

• Roommates Wanted NYC: Roommates Wanted NYC holds monthly events throughout NYC matching up renters to seekers and roommates for free. This is a great way to meet other people who are searching for housing as well as meet people who have housing to offer. Visit their website for upcoming event dates, all it takes is a quick RSVP to attend.

Housing Information Advice/FAQ:

The following resources offer great advice and answer many of the questions that students encounter when moving to New York City.

• NYC Affordable Housing Guide: New York City apartment hunting tips.  Offers great advice on multiple methods of apartment searching in NYC.

Organizations Serving Students and Interns in the Greater New York City Area
Find housing through various educational and charitable organizations working to house students and interns in New York City.

• International House:  Housing for New York’s international student community.  Practice rooms on site.
• Educational Housing Services: Offers a variety of housing options for students and interns

• University Place:  Furnished apartments in Brooklyn, minutes from downtown Manhattan.

Local University Housing

Many local Universities offer their housing during the summer to students and interns not otherwise affiliated with their programs.

• Columbia University:  Sublet an apartment or room from a Columbia University student
• New York University:  Rentals and dormitories as offered to non-NYU students
• NYU Summer Housing Information:  NYU housing options are open to non-NYU students during the summer

Related Information for New York City

Resources to help you get around New York City.

• New York City Department of Transportation Homepage:  Information on ferries, buses, trains, subway and other transportation
• New York City Subway Map
• Hopstop:  Door to door directions throughout New York City