616 W 116th St
Designed in the Beaux Arts style by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1906 as the "Altora Residence Club" apartment building.
Location | 616 West 116th Street (between Broadway and Riverside Drive) |
Population | A mix of upperclass students, primarily Juniors |
Common Areas | TV lounge (with piano) and computer lab |
Room Layout | Singles and double rooms in 5- and 6-person suites |
Furniture | Bed (XL Twin), desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe/closet space |
Security | 24-hour access attendant at the front desk |
Internet | WiFi access |
Bathrooms | Each suite shares a bathroom. Students are responsible for cleaning their suite bathroom. |
Kitchens | Each suite has a kitchen with a sink, stove/oven, refrigerator, and cabinet space Students may supply their own microwave for use in the kitchen For a list of permissible kitchen appliances, please visit Prohibited Items |
Laundry | Located in the basement (more info) |
Mail & Packages | All students receive mail & packages in the Student Mail Room |
Accessibility | The entrance is accessible and the elevators stop at all floors. However, Suite 1D and the building lounge & computer tab have steps to them and are not wheelchair accessible. |
Air Conditioning | Each bedroom has a window AC unit provided by the College Information about heating & cooling. |
Note: Smoking is not permitted in any Barnard residence hall.