EC New York: New Yorker
Residence
The New Yorker Residence is located in the famous Herald
Square area, within walking distance of Times Square,
Broadway and Off-Broadway Theatres, Madison Square
Garden, and the Empire State Building.
DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMMODATION
BOARD STATUS
The New Yorker Residence is located on floors 15-18 of the New Yorker
Hotel, which offers fully-furnished single or twin en-suite rooms with a TV,
high-speed internet and refrigerator. These fully-furnished rooms are a
great choice for students on the go, looking for an independent
experience. The residence features lounges, a laundry room and a gym
facility. Linen will be provided but students should bring their own towels.
Students will cook for themselves, and are responsible for maintaining
their own rooms,cleaning products can be purchased inexpensively
nearby. The building staff cleans the common areas (hallways, lounges,
kitchens) daily.
Self-catering
ACCOMMODATION ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAY
Arrival day: Saturday
Check in time: 15:00
Departure day: Saturday
Check out time: 9:45
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES
Communal Kitchen
Communal Lounge
Fitness center
24-hour on-site security
ATM in building
Free Wi-Fi facilities throughout
the residence
Laundry facilities in building
(Approximate cost - $2 to wash
in regular sized washer, and $2
to dry.)
Key-card entrance to residences
and rooms
Air conditioning/heating
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EMERGENCY NUMBER
+1 (0) 347 567 3543
ADDRESS
The New Yorker - Manhattan,
481 Eighth Avenue,
(@ 34th Street),
New York, NY 10001
USA
IF YOU DID NOT REQUEST AN AIRPORT PICK-UP,
YOU HAVE SEVERAL WAYS TO GET TO YOUR
RESIDENCE
AVAILABLE
Taxi:
TYPE OF ROOMS
Go to the taxi stand outside, and tell the driver that you
are going to 8th Ave. between 34th St. and 35th St. in
Manhattan. (The address is: 481 8th Ave.)
AirTrain:
1. Take the Jamaica Station/Sutphin Line to Jamaica
Station/Sutphin
2. Transfer to the E train headed toward Manhattan
and get off at Penn Station/34th St.
3. Leave the station from the 8th Ave. Exit, and walk
north toward 35th St. The New Yorker will be on the
west side of 8th Ave. between 34th St. and 35th St.
Express Bus:
1. Take the Express bus from JFK Airport to Penn
Station.
2. Leave the station from the 8th Ave. Exit, and walk
north toward 35th St. The New Yorker will be on the
west side of 8th Ave. between 34th St. and 35th St.
Departure Transfers
If you booked a departure transfer with EC, please come
to the front desk on your last week. We will arrange for
the pickup time 4 hours before your flight and pick you
up from your accommodation. We plan for 4 hours to
accommodate travel time, traffic, security and
clearance. If you would like to book a departure transfer,
you come to the front desk any time before your last
week.
JOURNEY TO SCHOOL
The easiest way to get to school is to walk. The
residence is 1 subway stop or an 8 minute walk from the
school.
Students can purchase a weekly ($30) or
monthly($112)Unlimited Ride MetroCard from Subway
Station Booths or Metro Card Vending Machines (prices
may vary).
Throughout the year
University-style single / twin ensuite rooms
AIRPORT PICK-UP
Booked an airport transfer? After immigration, follow
these instructions:
1. Collect your luggage
2. Pass through Customs
3. Go to the Welcome Center
4. WAIT for your driver(look for an orange EC New York
sign with your name on it)
Don’t see a driver with an EC New York sign and your
name on it?
1. CALL or TEXT+1 (718) 506-8424 and give your name,
terminal and details of where you are standing.
If there is an emergency, call or text EC New York’s
emergency line: +1 (347)567-3543.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT GET INTO A CAR WITH
ANYONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THIS EC SIGN.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS
When you arrive at the New Yorker, please give your
first and last name and tell the security guard by the
elevators that you are checking in with EHS student. The
security guard should then direct you to the student
housing office on the 15th floor or give you a temporary
key. You do not need to provide any deposit or security
hold to the residence. The residence office is not open
24 hours a day, however if you arrive outside office
hours the keys will be left at the security desk for you to
pick up upon arrival.
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NOTES
No smoking is permitted in the residence - designated smoking outside
No alcohol permitted in the building, regardless of age
Unlimited free local phone service available for all students
Living in a student residence is ideal for students aged between 18 – 25 years. We
strongly recommend anyone over the age of 28 years to book alternative
accommodation.
Kitchen supplies are not provided and can be purchased inexpensively nearby.
Some kitchen supplies may be available at the school for a small deposit. Supplies
include sauté pans, pots, can openers, spatulas, wooden spoons, & mesh strainers.
It is the students’ responsibility to purchase cups, plates, forks, knives, and
spoons. In order to be refunded the deposit, any supplies lent out must be
returned clean and in the same condition that the student received it.
You may leave your luggage at the Hotel for a fee of $5 per day.
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