The Towers at CCNY

401 West 130th Street

New York, New York 10027

The Towers is an apartment-style residence hall on-campus at City College of New York, which will provide you a great place to live during your internship.

The community offers free wireless internet service throughout the entire building (including resident rooms and lounges), a multi-purpose seminar room, a fitness center, a central laundry facility, a community kitchen and lounge area with a billiards table and large TV with comfortable seating.

The Towers is a secure building, with access only available for residents via a secure access card. There is a 24-Hour Courtesy Desk to help with any questions you have or needs during your stay. Additionally, there are closed-circuit security cameras located throughout the building.

The housing team at The Towers are happy to give you a virtual or in-person tour of the building and answer any questions you might have about the building and neighborhood.

The Towers is the perfect place to make your home base while completing an internship in New York City. It provides a safe and secure home, access to many on-site amenities, and an easy jumping-off point for all the entertainment and cultural activities NYC has to offer!

who can stay here?

Interns

nearby transportation

Bikes

Bus

Rideshare

Metro

Subway

Taxi

Rideshare

intern housing availability

Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks
Maximum Length of Stay: 10 weeks

First Check In: June 4, 2023
Last Check In: July 10, 2023
Last Check Out: August 7, 2023

housing options

The Towers offers 2 different housing options for summer interns:

• Double Occupancy Suite, which provides a shared bedroom and shared bathroom and kitchen for $434 per week.

• Single Suite, which provides a shared suite with a private bedroom and bathroom, and a shared kitchen and living room for $518 a week.

Floor plans for each room type are included in the photo slideshow at the top of the page.

All units come fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and closet space. The kitchenettes include a refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, and sink. A full stove is available in the community kitchen.

Residence Types:

Suite/Apartment

Bathroom Types:

Private

Shared

on-site amenities

The Towers is a modern building with a many available amenities for residents. The Towers has an onsite fitness center and laundry, which are free to use for all residents. Additionally, you'll be able to relax with access to a community pool table, ping pong table, TV, and outdoor space that includes grills.

ADA Accessible

Billiards

Common Area

Desk

Dresser

Fitness Center

Microwave

Oven

Ping Pong

Refrigerator

Sofa

Stovetop

Wi-Fi

things to do around New York

When you want to enjoy what New York City has to offer, you'll have quick access to public transportation from The Towers, with the nearest subway stop 5 minutes away.

There is a grocery store, banks, pharmacies, and restaurants all within a 5 minute walk of The Towers, in addition to multiple nightlife, cultural, and entertainment options. When you check-in, you'll be given The Towers Summer Housing Guide, which includes a listing of local Black owned businesses in our neighborhood.

From The Towers, the entire city is in your backyard and ready for you to explore!

Banks

Dining Options

Grocery Shopping

Medical Facilities

Nightlife

Post Office

Shopping

payment methods

Check

Credit Card

requirements

Age 18+

Gov. Issued I.D.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster

Proof of Internship

Valid Student I.D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What COVID precautions are you taking for the building?

You are required to maintain 6-foot social distancing and to wear a face covering anytime you are in the lobby or a common area in The Towers. Additionally, our custodial and facilities staff have provided additional cleaning and disinfecting for all common areas and high touch points in the building.

How do I contact the Towers Office and where is it located?

The office is located on the first floor in room 129. Office hours are typically 8:15am-5:15pm Monday-Friday. You can contact the office at 917-507-0070.

How do I contact the Courtesy Desk and where is it located?

The Courtesy Desk is open 24-hours a day and is located on the first floor near the main entrance.

What is the best way to get to The Towers?

The Towers is located at 401 West 130 Street. The main entrance is at the corner of St. Nicholas Terrance and West 132nd Street. The Towers are located about 5 minutes from the 125st subway station.

How do I check-in?

Interns can check-in at the Courtesy Desk. Check-in time varies and should be confirmed before arrival, but is typically after 2pm on your arrival day. Checkout is at 11am on the day you are scheduled to depart. You will need a photo ID with you in order to check-in.

How do I get mail or packages?

Your address and instructions on picking-up mail and packages will be provided when you check-in at the Courtesy Desk.

What if there is something wrong with my room?

Non-emergency requests can be addressed via email to the housing team at towers@ccny.cuny.edu.

Emergency requests include fire, lack of electricity, broken doors/locks/windows, lack of air conditioning, toilet not functioning, lack of water/flooding/broken pipes. All emergency requests should be made to the 24-hour Courtesy Desk located in the lobby. The Courtesy Desk will contact maintenance for assistance.

Where can I do laundry while I'm staying at The Towers?

The Towers has an onsite laundry room where you can do your laundry at no cost. Additionally, you can see if there are available washers/dryers and get notified when you're laundry is done using the Laundry View system.

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