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Accommodations

Cambridge Schools is not able to arrange housing for students. However, we hope that the following list will help you find a place to stay in New York City. This list is for information only and we take no responsibility for any difficulty that may arise.

The following list is incomplete and in the process of being updated. Prices may vary from the estimates provided below. There are also many other housing accommodations available in New York City that are not included in this list.

Craig's List: An excellent place to begin your search is at the very popular website: Craig’s List: http://newyork.craigslist.org. However, proceed with caution when using this free site. Beware of housing situations that seem too good to be true.

Manhattan YMCAs
(www.ymcanyc.org)

Vanderbilt YMCA
224 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 756-9600; Fax: (212) 752-0210
$80: single per night, $90: double per night

The West Side YMCA
5 West 63rd Street
New York, NY 10023
Tel: (212) 875-4100; Fax: (212) 875-4291
$80-$125: single per night

Harlem YMCA
Claude McKay Residence
180 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Tel: (212) 281-4100, ext. 210
$50: Economy, $50-$60: Deluxe, $80-$90: Double

Budget Hotels

Times Square Beds and Rooms
356 West 40th Street, Second Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 216-0642; Fax: (212) 494-0028
www.timessquareroommates.com
$38: 4-bed dorm room, $45: 2-bed dorm room
Private room for one: $80, for two: $100

Chelsea Star Hotel
300 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (877) 827-6969; Fax: (212) 279-9018
www.starhotelny.com
$40: Dorm bed; $99: Single room; $105: Double room

East Village Bed and Coffee
110 Avenue C
New York, New York 10009
Tel: (917) 816-0071; Fax: (212) 979-9743
www.bedandcoffee.com
$85-$110: single room

Homestay Agencies for Men & Women

Sharing a home with Americans is a wonderful way to improve your English skills.

Sara’s New York Homestay
53 West 36th Street, Suite 802
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 564-5979; Fax: (212) 564-0475
www.sarahomestay.com
registration fee: $100
Manhattan: $337.50 per week
Outer boroughs: $225 per week

New York Accommodations Center
68 Hillcrest Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10308
Tel: (718) 227-7143; Fax: (718) 948-3535
www.housingus.com
Manhattan: $350 per week
Outer boroughs: $250 per week

CHOICE Host Center for Students
39-70 46th Street, 1st Floor
Sunnyside, NY 10017
Tel: (718) 937-0336
e-mail: paralsoy@aol.com
placement fee: $300

Beth Shultz
Midwood, Brooklyn
Tel: (718) 496-0068
e-mail: b3902@aol.com
$250 per week

Housing for Men & Women

Educational Housing Service
31 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 977-9099; Fax: (212) 307-0701
Tel: (800) 297-4694
www.studenthousing.org
membership fee: $150
Housing by semester only (usually 3-4 months)
Many locations, prices vary.

Rental Agencies

Note: Rental agencies will charge a fee for their services. Rental prices will also vary. Manhattan prices are usually more expensive than the outer boroughs.

J. One Licensed Real Estate Broker
Director: Aki Yamabe
211 East 43rd Street, #1500
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 661-1111; Fax: (212) 661-9650
www.jonefudosan.com

Parkway North Real Estate, Ltd.
Broker: Satoshi Nakamura
15 East 40th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (347) 834-4310; Fax: (201) 869-6638

JCSA, Inc.
89 Fifth Avenue, Suite 901
New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 989-1234; Fax: (212) 741-9235
www.jcsa.com