Plimpton Hall

All about Plimpton Hall

Plimpton Hall was built in 1968 and named for George A. Plimpton.

Location	1235 Amsterdam Avenue (at corner of 121st Street), 2 blocks from Milbank Hall
Population	336 upperclass students; Plimpton also houses some male & female Columbia University students
Common Areas	TV lounge, formal / piano lounge, computer lab, and patio terraces on the 1st floor
Room Layout	Single & double rooms in 6-person suites (floor plans)
Furniture	Bed (XL Twin), desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe/closet space
Security	24-hour access attendant at the front desk (phone number)
Internet	Wireless internet access
Cable	Students may arrange cable TV service with Spectrum Cable for a fee
Bathrooms	Each suite has its own bathroom
Kitchens	Each suite has a kitchen with a sink, gas stove/oven, and refrigerator
Laundry	Located in the basement (more info)
Mail & Packages	All students receive mail & packages at the Student Mail Room in Altschul
Accessibility	Wheelchair access is on the street level through a locked door, left of main entrance (call the desk attendant for access); both elevators stop on all floors
AC	Plimpton has AC. Info about heating & cooling
Staff	Associate Director, Graduate Hall Director and 7 RAs (Staff Directory)

Note: Smoking is not permitted in any Barnard residence hall.

Note: Room size, layout, and furniture configuration may vary. Unfortunately we cannot provide photos of specific rooms.