Student Life

Student Housing
art and design school student

The Art Institute of New York City currently offers  three options for student housing.

The school has joined forces with Educational Housing services, to bring you top quality student housing at the St. George Residence in Brooklyn Heights (www.studenthousing.org). This student-friendly neighborhood offers tree-lined streets, a beautiful waterfront promenade overlooking New York Harbor, movie theatres, cafes, boutiques, bookstores and cultural activities. More than 800 students now live in the St. George student residence. Amenities include:

  • 24/7 security
  • High Quality Furnishings
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Color Cable TV w/HBO
  • Computer Center
  • Electronic Key Card Entry
  • Free membership at 75,000 sq. ft. Health Club
  • Kitchens
  • Student Lounge
  • Laundromat
  • Private Bath
  • Free Unlimited Local Phone Calling

Additional housing options are available at the Othmer Residence Hall operated by Polytechnic University. Students assigned to Othmer receive a declining balance meal plan which can be used in the University dining facility located one block from the Residence.

  • Fully furnished suites (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom), housing 4 students
  • Air conditioning
  • Fully wired for laptops, cable TV and telephone
  • Study Rooms
  • Student Lounges
  • 24 hour security
  • 24 hour laundry facilities

Stuyvesant Town Luxury Apartments at 14th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan are also available.  These are two bedroom luxury apartments housing four students, offering independent student living.  The apartments offer modern kitchens and baths, are furnished, and provide East Village community living.  Telecommunication services including unlimited national telephone calling, high speed internet services and cable TV connection included in the living room.  Students must provide room lighting and all computer, phone and TVequipment if desired.

Stuyvesant Town is conveniently located next to the 1st Avenue stop on the "L" subway line.  This is not a student residence hall, and buildings are occupied by the general public.  Students are responsible for maintaining and cleaning their apartments which undergo health and safety inspections each month by housing staff.  Additional information at http://www.stuytown.com/.

If you are interested in arranging for Student Housing, your Admissions Representative will assist you. Housing is available on a first come, first served basis until all spaces are filled.

The Art Institute of New York City

75 Varick Street, 16th Floor  New York, NY 10013-1917 • 1.212.226.5500 • 1.800.654.2433