Brownstone living at 627 W 115th St.—perfect for anyone hoping for a quintessential New York City experience!

Location: 627 W 115th St. (between Riverside and Broadway)

  • Nearby dorms: Woodbridge, Schapiro, the 600s, River, Furnald, Carman.
  • Stores and Restaurants: 115th Halal Cart, Morton Williams, Starbucks, Sweetgreen, Shake Shack, the Columbia University Bookstore (if you’re into that?), Pret.
  • Cost: $11,574 for the 2023-24 academic year.

Amenities: 

  • Bathrooms: One per apartment, cleaned by yourself.
  • AC/Heating: No AC.
  • Kitchen: One private kitchen in each apartment with a fridge, sink, and stove.
  • Lounge: Lounge in the basement.
  • Laundry: Free and in the basement. 
  • Computers/Printing: No computer room or printers, so swing by the Schapiro lounge or Butler Library before class.
  • Gym: No gym or fitness room, but Dodge is free!
  • Elevator: None! This is the true NYC experience—walkup only. 
  • Hardwood/Carpet: Gorgeous, gorgeous hardwood.
  • Roof: Yes! It is apparently accessible!

Room Variety: 

  • Five 3-person suites
    • 1 single (101-145 square feet), 1 double (158-219 square feet)
  • Five studio doubles (317-456 square feet)
  • Four studio singles (201-256 square feet)
  • One studio triple (923 square feet)
    • Columbia’s only triple! Be a part of history!

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Bwog Recommendation: 

Want to experience a classic New York City apartment? Better yet, want the mystery of living in a dorm with only 32 residents? 627 W 115th St is for you. The absence of AC, elevators, fitness rooms, computers, and printers builds character. It’s perfect for your memoir!

  • One angle of the triple (look at the size!)
  • Another angle of the triple (wow, look at the floors!)

627 West 115th Street Facade via Bwarchives

Unfurnished Building Triple via Author