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Ah, okay - seconding this question, then. One of the rooms in my apt is dramatically bigger than the other, so I'm curious which I've been assigned!Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Any insight into whether in the assignment of rooms, Unit 1 = Bedroom A, Unit 2 = Bedroom B, etc. on the floor-plan? The UAH site and the floor-plan say different things.Leliana wrote:It's firm. The rent is by room not by unit, so different rooms within a unit can have different rents, and you are assigned a specific room. Source: friend who lives in UAH housing.tomgirl wrote:Do yall know whether the room we were assigned in two-bedroom apartments is definitely the one we get, or is there a chance our roommate will take the other room? (As in, is the room assignment firm?)
ETA: it is possible to switch rooms (friend took over a roommate's bigger bedroom after roommate moved out) but it has to be approved by UAH
Honestly it's probably easiest to rent a zipcar and go to Jersey. Some Columbia people have been posting free/extremely inexpensive things here too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285606788452393/DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
This I don't know unfortunately.Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Any insight into whether in the assignment of rooms, Unit 1 = Bedroom A, Unit 2 = Bedroom B, etc. on the floor-plan? The UAH site and the floor-plan say different things.
When I moved to NYC I got all my furniture delivered from IKEA. I don't have any Morningside Heights-specific recommendations but pretty much every furniture store in NYC should deliver, which I would recommend/IMO is worth the cost because moving furniture in the city is a big hassle (parking, narrow hallways, stairs, etc...).DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
If you just want a bed go to Sleepys and get it delivered. What kind of furniture do you want? There are pottery barn and pier one and there is IKEA in Brooklyn that you can take a ferry to. There are plenty of expensive stores as well. Then also department stores have furniture. And of course you can find any price options.texcellence wrote:Honestly it's probably easiest to rent a zipcar and go to Jersey. Some Columbia people have been posting free/extremely inexpensive things here too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285606788452393/DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
I'd need a bed, work desk, dresser, bookshelf, and probably stuff for the living area (depends on what arrangement my roommate and I work out). Honestly, the other person's suggestions about getting stuff delivered from IKEA seems like the way to go, although I may check out the beds at Sleepy's too. Thanks for the suggestions!Npret wrote:If you just want a bed go to Sleepys and get it delivered. What kind of furniture do you want? There are pottery barn and pier one and there is IKEA in Brooklyn that you can take a ferry to. There are plenty of expensive stores as well. Then also department stores have furniture. And of course you can find any price options.texcellence wrote:Honestly it's probably easiest to rent a zipcar and go to Jersey. Some Columbia people have been posting free/extremely inexpensive things here too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285606788452393/DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
There are many stores here in NYC and I'm confused what you want.
The ferry to Brooklyn could be fun for you instead of going to Jersey. But you can get a bus to IKEA in Jersey from Port Authority so you don't need to drive either place.DogsAndWriting wrote:I'd need a bed, work desk, dresser, bookshelf, and probably stuff for the living area (depends on what arrangement my roommate and I work out). Honestly, the other person's suggestions about getting stuff delivered from IKEA seems like the way to go, although I may check out the beds at Sleepy's too. Thanks for the suggestions!Npret wrote:If you just want a bed go to Sleepys and get it delivered. What kind of furniture do you want? There are pottery barn and pier one and there is IKEA in Brooklyn that you can take a ferry to. There are plenty of expensive stores as well. Then also department stores have furniture. And of course you can find any price options.texcellence wrote:Honestly it's probably easiest to rent a zipcar and go to Jersey. Some Columbia people have been posting free/extremely inexpensive things here too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285606788452393/DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
There are many stores here in NYC and I'm confused what you want.
Can you PM me and I'll send you my email address? I'd love to get that pdf!texcellence wrote:if anyone is legit stressed about not knowing what their assigned unit looks like, i was going through some paperwork to throw out and came across the apartment viewing sheet we got at ASP that has the contact info for various students living in different buildings/set-ups. i can .pdf it and send if you want to reach out to them.
I'll put in a recommendation for Amazon. Now living in NYC, got my bed, frame, and a small table from themDogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
FWIW, I got a good amount of my furniture and other things at the Costco in East Harlem. Got my desk, my couch, and my television cabinet (and my TV), and also got all my kitchen essentials (plates, silverware, etc.). They also had AC units, though I had already ordered one on Amazon. The shopping center where the Costco is located has lines of taxis, and a van that can carry most anything you'll buy will run you ~$25-30 to get back to Morningside. If you have a Costco membership, it's worth checking out.DogsAndWriting wrote:Any recommendations on places to get furniture near Morningside Heights? My apartment will be unfurnished, but I'd prefer to avoid going through the hassle of shipping a bed frame, mattress, etc. in from Texas. Obviously there's Craiglist and the like, but a store would be a lot more convenient. What do other out-of-state people moving into an unfurnished unit plan on doing?
The housing office has been very responsive and helpful to me. They don't seem good with e-mails though, so you should just call the number here: http://www.law.columbia.edu/students/st ... ng/housinglaffytaffy222 wrote:Did anyone else feel sort of ignored on housing requests? A girl and I requested each other as roommates and I kindly asked for a two bedroom, and we didn't get one another, I got put in a three bedroom and my rent is higher than my max rent (I think I was pretty reasonable in what I put down for max).
I've heard UAH is refusing to answer calls or emails (I emailed them and they've yet to answer)...is that what everyone else is experiencing? Anyone have any idea what my options are going forward? Should I ask for reassignment? I would maybe rather be in Lenfest or something honestly if I can't live with the roommate I requested, but I don't know what the chances are that I'd be assigned a room there on reassignment now...?
That might depend on lottery number unfortunately (and what each of you ranked as preferences)... you may have been lower in the list so maybe there were no more 2BR available? Sorry thoughlaffytaffy222 wrote:Did anyone else feel sort of ignored on housing requests? A girl and I requested each other as roommates and I kindly asked for a two bedroom, and we didn't get one another, I got put in a three bedroom and my rent is higher than my max rent (I think I was pretty reasonable in what I put down for max).
I've heard UAH is refusing to answer calls or emails (I emailed them and they've yet to answer)...is that what everyone else is experiencing? Anyone have any idea what my options are going forward? Should I ask for reassignment? I would maybe rather be in Lenfest or something honestly if I can't live with the roommate I requested, but I don't know what the chances are that I'd be assigned a room there on reassignment now...?
I found them to be very responsive via email but not via phone. I'd try both and maybe ask your question in the Columbia Students taking Questions thread.laffytaffy222 wrote:Did anyone else feel sort of ignored on housing requests? A girl and I requested each other as roommates and I kindly asked for a two bedroom, and we didn't get one another, I got put in a three bedroom and my rent is higher than my max rent (I think I was pretty reasonable in what I put down for max).
I've heard UAH is refusing to answer calls or emails (I emailed them and they've yet to answer)...is that what everyone else is experiencing? Anyone have any idea what my options are going forward? Should I ask for reassignment? I would maybe rather be in Lenfest or something honestly if I can't live with the roommate I requested, but I don't know what the chances are that I'd be assigned a room there on reassignment now...?
I also got an assignment that didn't match my preferences but I called Juliana who told me to call Kwesi Alleyne, whose the person that handles swaps in UAH. He was able to change my assignment to one that is basically perfect for me so maybe try that route too! Do it before your offer expires though!laffytaffy222 wrote:Did anyone else feel sort of ignored on housing requests? A girl and I requested each other as roommates and I kindly asked for a two bedroom, and we didn't get one another, I got put in a three bedroom and my rent is higher than my max rent (I think I was pretty reasonable in what I put down for max).
I've heard UAH is refusing to answer calls or emails (I emailed them and they've yet to answer)...is that what everyone else is experiencing? Anyone have any idea what my options are going forward? Should I ask for reassignment? I would maybe rather be in Lenfest or something honestly if I can't live with the roommate I requested, but I don't know what the chances are that I'd be assigned a room there on reassignment now...?
Nah, I'm sure its fine. It's only the orientation courses anyway.jjcorvino wrote:I have a friends wedding August 26, I am going to need to take off Friday the 25th as I am in the wedding party and need to be at the rehearsal. I am guessing this will not be a problem, right? Just a bit wary taking off a day so early into the school year.
Got my assignment. 2-bedroom share. not bad, the price and the location are both goodhellohalo wrote:I feel forgotten by the UAH
not a beep from them yet
Don't tell me I'm at the bottom of their list...