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William Street Residence

William Street residents enjoy proximity and quick access to world-class institutions, financial centers, and music, dance, and cultural arts events. Located at the heart of lower Manhattan, the neighborhood has seen a transformation into a bustling and elegant residential neighborhood. Nearby attractions include the South Street Seaport, Battery Park, City Hall, Wall Street, and other historical landmarks. The South Street Seaport plays host to numerous outdoor music concerts and offers its visitors a variety 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
Co-ed; undergraduate and graduate students
LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
84 William Street
between John Street & Maiden Lane
17 floors; suite-style
CAPACITY & LAYOUT
432 residents
5 to 8 suites per floor
3 to 4 persons per suite
Triples; Doubles; Open Doubles; Large Doubles; Open Singles; Singles
FURNISHINGS
Lofted, bunk & traditional twin beds
Each resident has desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe.
KITCHEN & BATH
FACILITIES
Shared bath in each suite
Microwave, convection microwave oven, refrigerator in each suite
DINING SERVICE
Voluntary participation in meal plan. See Dining Services brochure to sign up.

Meal Plan
STUDY, WORK &
LEISURE AREAS
Art Studio / TV lounge
LAUNDRY
Yes; card-operated
AIR CONDITIONING
Yes; window units
TELEPHONE
Each resident has assigned phone number & phone jack in room. Free incoming calls only. Local and long distance calling through RCN.
CABLE TV
Limited basic cable TV programming in each suite; TV in lounge has basic cable programming.
INTERNET
Each resident has Ethernet data jack in room for free Internet access.

Computer Requirements
SECURITY
24-hour security desk; swipe card access to building and room
LIVE-IN STAFF
Hall Director
1 Head Resident
9 Resident Advisors
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