If nothing else, you are SO close to campus!

Location: 49 Claremont (119th Street and Claremont)

Nearby dorms: The Barnard Quad, 600, 616, and 620 (also right next to Columbia’s Claremont dorm)

Stores and restaurants: While there are no stores on the same block, Elliott is close enough to campus that all the Broadway and 116 stores (Shake Shack, Pret, Morton Williams) and food trucks are just around the corner.

Cost: $12,438 per year and $6,219 per semester

Amenities:

• Bathrooms: Two shared bathrooms on each floor with two showers, two bathroom stalls, and three sinks.
• AC/Heating: Each room has an AC/heater unit that can be controlled for temperature and air (it normally switches from AC to heat in October)
• Kitchen: Each floor has two kitchens, one on either side of the hallway, with two sinks, an oven, electric stoves, a microwave, and a table with chairs.
• Lounge: Each floor has a lounge with a big table, some chairs, a couch, armchairs, and a TV.
• Laundry: There is a laundry room in the basement with four washing machines and four dryers.
• Printing: There is one printer in the lobby.
• Elevators: There is one elevator that goes to all floors.
• Hardwood/Carpet: Rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens have linoleum floors, while hallways and lounges have carpeted floors.

Room variety:

• Corridor-style doubles and singles.
• Each floor has two 12-person “suites,” which include two doubles, eight singles, a bathroom, and a kitchen.

Stats:

In the 2025 lottery, 8 seniors, 35 juniors, and 12 sophomores picked Elliot, but a substantial number got in afterwards through the Guaranteed Housing list. 

Bwog recommendation:

There are many horror stories about Elliot, but it is not a bad option for those who don’t mind not being in a suite. Having corridor bathrooms and a common lounge comes with the plus of not having to clean your area, and having a nice common space to go to if you ever want somewhere aside from your room or dorm! Its proximity to Riverside also makes it really nice, as you are so close to the park for a quick stroll or picnic. The Milstein entrance is also right across from Elliot, so while it is closed on weekends, it definitely means you can wake up 10 minutes before class and still get there on time. While the dorm is a consolation prize for most people who get it, it really is not the worst option, especially if you have a single. 

Resident opinions:

• “Elliott isn’t the worst place I’ve ever lived. The construction at 8 am on Saturdays was super annoying, but my floor had good vibes, and we all got along pretty well. Also, I liked not having to clean the bathrooms and kitchen (shoutout hallway dorms).”
• “Definitely one of the best (slightly forced) decisions I’ve ever made! Everyone here is so chill and friendly.”

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