Room Assignment Information
Each resident is provided with a regular twin-size bed and mattress, a dresser, and a desk with a chair.
Each room includes one closet, refrigerator, microwave, and a bathroom to be shared with all roommates, if applicable.
Lofted triple rooms only have one (1) lofted bed per room. Residents living in a lofted triple room type are not permitted to unloft their furniture. EHS will deny any request for removal, unlofting or rearrangement of furniture.
Lofted beds are raised high with a ladder provided. A dresser, desk, and desk chair are underneath the bed for efficient use of space. Furniture configurations are permanent and cannot be changed.
Click Here to view a list of suggested items to bring.
We are unable to provide your room number until you arrive. If you have a specific roommate request, please make sure to let us know several weeks in advance of your move-in date. We do our best to accommodate requests when possible.
EHS assigns residents to one of three types of rooms, female, male, neutral. Gender specific rooms (female, male) are assigned to residents whose gender identity aligns with the gender of that room and who wish to live in a single gender room. In alignment with the values and law in NYC, these assignments are made based on a resident’s gender identity, regardless of sex assigned at birth, gender expression, medical history or gender on identification cards. EHS does not segregate floors by gender. We want students of all genders to feel comfortable living in our community.
EHS is pleased to offer inclusive housing referred to as "gender neutral" housing. Inclusive housing allows residents to reside with other residents regardless of gender identity, sex or gender expression. By selecting this room type, residents commit to living in a room/suite occupied by other residents who also prefer inclusive housing and whose gender identity may or may not match their own.
Should a vacancy arise within a gender neutral room/suite, this space will be filled by any applicant that has a gender neutral selection, whether or not the current residents know the applicant. Applicants who select the gender neutral room type should therefore be willing to live with any other resident who is participating in inclusive housing.
EHS discourages residents who are in a romantic relationship – regardless of sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression – to live together in apartments or rooms shared with other residents. Residents in romantic relationships may apply to live together in any apartment or room type that is not shared with additional residents and must each identify their intended roommate(s) upon booking and complete a Mixed Gender Form with their Housing Advisor.
In the event of roommate issues between residents in a romantic relationship, residents may be required to relocate, if availability permits.
Other factors used in matching roommates such as age, sleep schedule and smoking preference are still considered when making assignments within each of these room types.
Residents selecting to live in a double/triple occupancy room are agreeing to the ‘Family Unit’ approach to room occupancy. Residents in this arrangement agree to share the responsibility of keeping their room clean and free of any damage and abiding by all EHS Policies listed in the Residence Code of Conduct.
Please remember double/triple occupancy rooms are intended for two/three residents, respectively. When a vacancy becomes available in a shared space, a new roommate will be assigned accordingly. If you are in a shared room that has a vacancy or if you are scheduled to vacate a fully occupied room, please be aware that we may show your room to prospective residents. We will always knock and announce ourselves before entering to tour the room. You are only permitted to occupy your side of the room, at all times. We will make every effort to give you at least a 24-hour notice prior to a new roommate’s arrival.
Residents living in a single occupancy room are fully responsible for their room and by abiding by all EHS Policies listed in the Residence Code of Conduct, as this applies to all residents.
Prepare For Your Arrival
Overnight Visitors are not allowed the first week of a resident’s arrival.
Once you have moved in, you will need to register your visitor to enter the residence. You may sign in one (1) visitor at a time.
Overnight Visitor Fees:The fee for a visitor is $5 per night for the first three (3) nights and $20 per night for each consecutive night after that, up to seven (7) nights a month. Please see the chart below. Any visitor staying longer than (3) nights in a row MUST be approved by a roommate.
A resident may complete the form in advance if they are able to upload all required documentation.
Please review, our full visitor policy by clicking here: Visitor Policy.
Shipping Items - You may ship items prior to your arrival, but no earlier than one week. Please be sure to label your packages as follows:
- Resident's Full Name
- C/O EHS
- 55 John Street
- New York, NY 10038
Storage space in rooms is limited, so pack only what you need. To help you plan, review the What To Bring list. We encourage all residents to pack light and consider buying some items after you move-in at a local Target or Amazon.
For your safety and the safety of others, the following items are prohibited. If these are found, there will be a penalty fee of $100.00, disciplinary action will be taken and item(s) will be confiscated, donated or discarded (click here for more information on outside furniture, prohibited items and Health and Safety Information):
- Halogen lighting equipment
- Electric or gas-powered heaters
- Hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens or any cooking appliances of any nature
- Candles, incense, smoking and/or drug paraphernalia of any kind
- Flammable decorations such as Christmas lights etc.
- Furniture, television, extra refrigerator or microwave not provided by EHS
- Illegal substances of any nature
- Explosives, fireworks, weapons of any kind, smoke laden materials, and/or instruments
- Due to concerns surrounding electric bikes, self-propelled scooters/skateboards, hover boards and similar devices, they are prohibited to be stored or used in any part of the residence.
As a resident of the John Street Residence, you must adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Move-In Day
Residents are required to schedule a move-in appointment date and time. You will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule your move-in appointment. Once we have verified that your requested date and time are available, we will email you to confirm your move-in appointment.
The resident who is moving in must show a valid photo ID to the EHS staff member checking them in.
If you have someone helping you move-in, please have them stay with your belongings while you check-in. If you park in front of the building, do not leave your car unattended as it is a “No Parking Zone” (unattended cars will be towed). We recommend that someone stay with the car until all of your belongings have been unloaded.
Afterwards, you can move your car to a nearby parking garage or parking space. To help with your move, you may borrow a moving cart to bring your items up to your room. Moving carts are available on a first come, first served basis. We highly appreciate you return the moving bins back to the lobby area so that others can use.
Building Address:
55 John Street
New York, NY 10038
TAXI
Ground Transportation Information is available in the baggage claim/arrival areas of all terminals unless indicated as "Private Car/Limousine/Van Service" or "Taxi". Taxi Dispatch Stands are conveniently located outside on the arrivals level of every terminal. A uniformed Taxi Dispatcher will place you in the first available yellow, medallion taxicab.
GETTING TO THE 55 JOHN STREET RESIDENCE VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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These Parking Garages are merely suggestions for your convenience and EHS does not assume responsibility for any vehicle or contents left inside the vehicle that is parked in any NYC parking establishment. Further, EHS does not assume responsibility for any damages or parking tickets given to vehicles that are parked, abandoned, immobilized by booting, or towed on NYC Streets.
Imperial Parking Systems Inc.
29 Platt Street | New York, NY
(212) 933-1981
Garage Management Co
85 John Street | New York, NY
(212) 385-9182
Icon Parking Systems
99 John Street | New York, NY
(212) 619-0922
Getting Settled
Once you move your belongings into your room please breakdown and discard boxes inside the trash rooms located at the end of the hallway between the -01 and -15 rooms on the floor. Garbage bags should be discarded in the trash chute located in “Stairwell A”. We highly appreciate you return the moving carts back to the Student Life Office for other residents to use.
While in your room, please check that your internet, AC/heat, etc. are working and let us know if you find any issues. While we do not foresee any problems with your room, we might have missed something and it is important for you to report it upon move-in.
During the first week of the semester, there will be several opportunities to meet your neighbors and the Student Life Staff. In addition, you will learn a lot about the building, the neighborhood and all of the events that will be offered during your stay.