The walk is worth it.

Location

  • Nearby dorms: 601 West 110th Street (8-10 min walk away)
  • Stores and restaurants: Cafe Amrita, Mom’s Food Market, Central Markets, Homemade Taqueria Columbus, Giovanni’s Pizza, Trudy’s Ice Cream, Kikoo Sushi, and Verdello NYC
  • Nearby Transportation: A and B line is a two minute walk away. M11 and M7 bus stop is right in front of the building. M4 and M3 bus stop is around the corner.

Cost: Normal Barnard housing fee

Population: Mostly juniors and seniors. Each floor has a mix of private and faculty tenants.

Amenities: 

  • Bathrooms: One to two bathrooms per apartment with all the usual amenities
  • AC/Heating: Resident can control it themselves
  • Kitchen: One kitchen per apartment with a fridge, sink, stove, oven, and dishwasher
  • Lounge: On the 10th floor
  • Laundry: Free, on the 10th floor
  • Hardwood/Carpet: Hardwood floors
  • Intra-transportation: Elevators and stairs
  • Mail and Packages: Residents can receive packages (but not mail) to the building

Room variety:

  • Single and double rooms in four to six person suites (Floor Plan)
  • Four suites with six singles
  • One suite with four singles
  • Four suites with one double and four singles
  • Four suites with one double and three singles
  • Five suites with one double and two singles

Stats from the 2025 Housing Lottery:

  • 44 rising seniors, 32 rising juniors, and 2 rising sophomores
  • 3 suites picked in the 4 person lottery
  • 4 suites picked in the 5 person lottery
  • 5 suites picked in the 6 person lottery
  • 8 singles and 4 doubles picked in the 1,2,3, lottery

Bwog recommendation:

I absolutely love living in CG. The rooms are so nice and I love that you can control the temperature. Also, the windows!!!!! There is so much light in all the rooms. I live in a single in a suite with four singles and a double. The double in my suite has its own full bathroom which is a nice perk for them. The kitchen is also pretty good (this dishwasher is so clutch). I also enjoy the distance from campus because it makes the dorm feel more removed from the stress of school. I highly recommend trying to live in CG if you have the chance!

Photos:

Standard Single
Large Single
Common space part 1
Common space part 2
Shared bathroom with two sinks, two showers, and one toilet

Images via Bwog Archives and Author