Housing approacheth. And, unless you’re on top of it, it’s probably coming up sooner than you think. Bwog’s got you covered; we’ll be rolling out two housing reviews per day until no residence hall is left un-reviewed. Prepare to get (even more) excited: this year, we’re reviewing Barnard residence halls, too. Reviews for all! Today’s residence hall is… 600!

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Location: 600 W. 116th Street

  • Nearby dorms: 616, 620, Barnard Quad, Furnald
  • Stores and restaurants: Morton Williams, Ollie’s, Ivy League Stationers

Cost:

  • $9,800 for a single (same as all Barnard dorms)
  • $8,450 for a double or triple (same as all Barnard dorms)

Amenities:

  • Bathrooms: Each suite has its own bathroom, some may have an additional private bathroom
  • AC/Heating: No AC. Heaters very warm.
  • Kitchen/Lounge: Every suite has a sink, gas stove/oven, and refrigerator
  • Laundry: In 2nd Floor lounge
  • Computers/Printers: In 616, a few buildings down.
  • Gym: N/A
  • Intra-transportation: 2 elevators, stairs.
  • Wi-Fi: Yes.
  • Hardwood/Carpet: Hardwood.

Room Variety:

  • All doubles except for RA suites.
  • Mostly 3 doubles, but a few one double with a big common space.

Numbers:

  • Sophomores and Juniors

Bwog recommendation:

  • Beautiful rooms. The walls often have crown molding, and in most suites the wood floors are very nice.
  • The spaces are big, and most people go for the suites at the front first, F suites are completely air-shafted unless you’re on the 10th-12th floor.
  • Great for sophomore and even junior year, but you’ll probably want singles your senior year, though chances are the rooms won’t be as pretty.

Resident opinions:

  • “Pretty quiet most of the time, but that could be because it’s so big.”
  • “The normal residents living there are friendly!”
  • “The recently redone bathrooms are really nice and feel clean.”
  • “600 is great for dinner parties…but it takes forever to sign in anyone on Shabbat.”
  • “The elevators are really slow, and the stairs are narrow and steep, but the kitchens are nice.”

 Outside shot complete with artistically arranged bike via Barnard