your new front door?

616 is the Goldilocks of the 600’s; not all doubles, not all singles, not too close to Broadway, but not too far either. If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser, 616 might be your best bet.

Location: 616 W 116th St, basically at the intersection of 116th and Claremont.

Nearby Dorms: 600, 620, Claremont, Elliot, Barnard Quad, Schapiro, Woodbridge

Nearby Restaurants & Stores:  Halal, Morton Williams, Vine, and Coming Soon: Shake Shack

Cost: Singles are $9,510 and doubles are $11,038, but both prices are tentative.

Amenities:

• Bathrooms: One per suite, with a toilet, sink, shower/bath.
• AC/Heating: No AC, but heating works just fine. Fans are a must for hotter months, and can come in handy during winter if the suite gets overheated.
• Kitchen/Lounge: Each suite has a kitchen with a gas stove, oven, sink, and fridge/freezer. The lounge on the first floor is top-notch, offering both nice study tables, a computer and printer lounge, as well as couches and a TV, on the off chance you’ll be watching cable.
• Laundry: In the basement.
• Computers/Printers: Computers and printers in the lounge on the first floor. There’s a good amount of computers and two printers, so you won’t have to worry about competing for machines.
• Gym: None in the building. The closest is Barnard Gym, or Riverside Park if you’re the outdoorsy type.
• Intra-transportation: Two elevators and a set of stairs. The elevators are pretty quick and reliable so if you’re not a fan of the stairs or can’t take them, 616 is a good idea.
• Wifi: Reasonable wifi in all suites.
• Hardwood/Carpeting: Linoleum, sorry!

Room Variety:

• Each suite is a mix of singles and doubles, with actual room dimensions varying widely. Some doubles are huge, others smaller. Some singles are roomy, others… not so much.
• 5- or 6-person suites are available.

Numbers:

• A good bet for rising juniors, but you will probably need one of the higher possible lottery numbers.
• Keep an eye one this one; sometimes it goes fast, other times rising sophomores have a chance at it.

Bwog Recommendations:

• Even in shafted suites, good sunlight will come through until about the 8th floor. If you can’t get street-facing, it’s not the end of the world.
• Watch out for the Claremont Wind Tunnel.
• The computer lab is a true blessing.
• The room sizes vary a ton. Keep an eye on those dimensions when picking into a room.
• Prime location! Close to the subway, MoWill, and the new Shake Shack, but without most of the Broadway noise.

Resident Opinions:

• “The desk attendants are really sweet!”
• “Great natural light above the 8th floor, even if you’re shafted.”
• “The lounge is really nice, because it has good study space and a computer lab with printers.”
• “The elevators are fast and reliable– I’m on the 10th floor and I’ve never had to take the stairs.”