It may be far from campus, but this suite-style, upperclass dorm building does have its perks.

Indigehouse Location: 362 Riverside Drive, between W 109th and 108th St.

Cost: $13,222/year for the 2025-2026 academic year. Projected rate for 2026-2027 is $13,904.

Recent stats: In 2025, the students selected to live in this dorm were 78% rising sophomores, 18% rising juniors, and 3% rising seniors.

Nearby:

• Close to Riverside Park, which has great views of the Hudson River and long paths for walking or running.
• Conveniently located near the 110th St station for the 1 Train.
• Shares a block with CVS Pharmacy, a frequent place to run errands for many students.
• There are lots of food options in the 109th to 110th St area, including Raising Cane’s, Just Salad, Chipotle, and Panda Express.
• For grocery runs or other snacks, Westside Market is also located just down the street on the corner of 110th and Broadway.

Amenities

• Each room comes fully furnished with a twin XL bed, chair, chest of drawers, desk, trashcan, and either a closet or wardrobe depending on the type of room.
• Two bathrooms per suite that are shared and gendered.
• Four shared kitchens and lounges are shared by each floor. 
• Cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens are done by facilities.
• Access to a basement area, which has laundry machines, bike storage and a clothing donation bin.
• Printer is available upon entering the lobby.
• The 10th floor features a fitness center that all have access to.

Room Varieties

• The rooms are suite-style, meaning they share a kitchen, lounge, and bathrooms with others in their suite, rather than the entire floor.
• The kitchens and lounges in each suite are accessible to those who live in adjacent suites.
• 185 double rooms and 114 single rooms.

 Resident Opinions

• “The suite style is great when you live with your friends!”
• “It can be annoying to live so far away from campus.”
• “There is a lot of space in each suite, great for hosting.”

Bwog Recommendation

Now I will say, the trek to Carlton can be rough, but that tends to overshadow all that it has to offer. For someone looking for a more social form of living, Carlton gives you the exciting opportunity to play house with your friends! Plus, its scenic location away from the busier residential areas gives it a much more relaxing feel. Even on your worst day, you’ll probably be able to catch a view of the sunset on the Hudson.

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