William Street residents enjoy proximity and quick access to the New York City waterfront, many tourist attractions, and music, dance, and culture in Manhattan's downtown financial district. This neighborhood been transformed in recent years to include a bustling and elegant residential community. Nearby attractions include the South Street Seaport, Battery Park, City Hall, Trinity Church, Chinatown, Soho, Governor's Island, Wall Street, and other historical landmarks and neighborhoods. The South Street Seaport and Battery Park play host to numerous outdoor music concerts . There is a full range of shopping venues and restaurants. All major subway lines are within a two- to three-block radius of the residence hall, making it easy to get anywhere in the city within minutes.
POPULATION
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Co-ed; undergraduate and graduate, Parsons AAS students
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LOCATION and DESCRIPTION
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84 William Street
New York, NY 10038
between John Street & Maiden Lane
17 floors; suite-style
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CAPACITY and LAYOUT
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411 residents
5 to 8 suites per floor
3 to 4 persons per suite
Triples; Doubles; Open Doubles; Large Doubles; Open Singles; Singles
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FURNISHINGS
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TELEPHONE
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Loft/bunk and traditional twin beds
Each resident has a desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe.
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One university phone per suite for incoming calls. Residents can contract telephone service through Verizon or another local phone company.
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KITCHEN and BATH FACILITIES
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CABLE TV
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Shared bath in each suite
Microwave, convection microwave oven, induction cooktop, and refrigerator in each suite
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TV in lounge has basic cable programming.
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DINING SERVICE
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INTERNET
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Voluntary meal plan available
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Each resident has an Ethernet data jack in the room for free Internet access.
Computer Requirements
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SECURITY
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LIVE-IN STAFF
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24-hour security desk
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1 Residence Hall Director
8 Resident Advisors
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STUDY, WORK and LEISURE AREAS
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AIR CONDITIONING
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Art studio/TV lounge
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Yes; window units
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LAUNDRY
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Yes; card-operated
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