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Residential Life & Housing > Housing Options > Off-Quad

620 W 116th St

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Designed in the Beaux Arts style by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1906 as the "Porter Arms" apartment building.

Location 620 West 116th Street (at the corner of Riverside Drive)
Population A mix of upperclass students, primarily Seniors
Room Layout Singles and double rooms in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-person suites (floor plans)
Furniture Bed (XL Twin), desk, chair, dressers, and either a freestanding wardrobe or closet
Security 24-hour access attendant at the front desk (phone number)
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, 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, the entrances to Suites 1A, 1B, and 1C have steps and are not wheelchair accessible.
AC

(Anticipated starting in Fall 2026) 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.

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