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. This residence is a great choice for students on the go, looking for
an independent experience. The building 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 clean 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
+1 347 567 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
Taxi:
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).
AVAILABLE
Throughout the year
TYPE OF ROOMS
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 16 – 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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