Hunter Helps with Housing
Students are offered lower rents in East Harlem
Edina Kacic
Issue date: 9/2/09 Section: News
According to a recent email sent out to the Hunter community by school officials, College President Jennifer Raab has negotiated with the developers of a new apartment building in East Harlem to offer discounted housing to Hunter College students.
The new building, located on East 119th Street and Third Avenue, stands right across the street from the new School of Social Work and the CUNY School of Public Health.
Monthly rent ranges from about $1900 to $5000 depending on the number of bedrooms required.
Applications for housing have been available online since July 9, 2009, and discounts are offered based on when students apply. For example, those who rent before Sept. 15 are to receive a discount of 15 percent as well as 4.5 months of free rent. Applications received between Sept. 15 and Sept. 30 will receive 15 percent off published rates plus 2.5 months of free rent. Lower discounts are offered to those renting thereafter.
Meredith Halpern from the Hunter Communications Department gave more details on the new opportunity. "Recognizing the complexity of New York City's housing market," Halpern said, "President Raab negotiated an arrangement with the developer of a new rental apartment building that is directly across the street from the new site of Hunter's School of Social Work and the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter."
According to the housing information website, the apartment complex offers "security, comfort and beautiful surroundings in historic Yorkville area" in addition to "eco-friendly design, designer furnishings, 24/7 security, high-speed internet and a fitness center."
Several Hunter students have expressed interest in the new housing opportunity, said Halpern. These students could not be reached in time for this story.
Still, there are those who aren't as impressed with the deals offered. Melissa Santos, 19, a sophomore, said she would not be sending in an application for an apartment at this time.
"While the 4.5 month free rent agreement looks tempting, the prices are still too expensive for most college students. I certainly can't afford that right now," she said.
The new building, located on East 119th Street and Third Avenue, stands right across the street from the new School of Social Work and the CUNY School of Public Health.
Monthly rent ranges from about $1900 to $5000 depending on the number of bedrooms required.
Applications for housing have been available online since July 9, 2009, and discounts are offered based on when students apply. For example, those who rent before Sept. 15 are to receive a discount of 15 percent as well as 4.5 months of free rent. Applications received between Sept. 15 and Sept. 30 will receive 15 percent off published rates plus 2.5 months of free rent. Lower discounts are offered to those renting thereafter.
Meredith Halpern from the Hunter Communications Department gave more details on the new opportunity. "Recognizing the complexity of New York City's housing market," Halpern said, "President Raab negotiated an arrangement with the developer of a new rental apartment building that is directly across the street from the new site of Hunter's School of Social Work and the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter."
According to the housing information website, the apartment complex offers "security, comfort and beautiful surroundings in historic Yorkville area" in addition to "eco-friendly design, designer furnishings, 24/7 security, high-speed internet and a fitness center."
Several Hunter students have expressed interest in the new housing opportunity, said Halpern. These students could not be reached in time for this story.
Still, there are those who aren't as impressed with the deals offered. Melissa Santos, 19, a sophomore, said she would not be sending in an application for an apartment at this time.
"While the 4.5 month free rent agreement looks tempting, the prices are still too expensive for most college students. I certainly can't afford that right now," she said.
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James Lee
posted 9/13/09 @ 11:41 PM EST
Funny how as the neighborhood gentrifies, the borders of "Yorkville" seem to creep upward. Just a few years ago, many would be quick to lump the area as the much less palatable Harlem. (Continued…)
Serge
posted 2/08/10 @ 2:19 PM EST
I guess it's foolish to refuse such an opportunity to stay at the new building for such a price.
Dirt
posted 2/09/10 @ 10:35 AM EST
i consider that the prises are available enough. And the discounts are flexible! Cool)
Homeowners Insurance Help
posted 3/04/10 @ 6:07 PM EST
This is a great help and opportunity for those in the East Harlem area. True some students still won't be able to afford it but its a step in the right direction. (Continued…)
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