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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
FORDHAM SCHOOL OF LAW
HOUSING GUIDE
2021
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
4 ABOUT VERYAPT
Using the VeryApt site alongside this
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
guide
best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
5 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
Fordham Law students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
6 Upper West Side
7 Hell's Kitchen
8 Midtown
ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
9 Upper East Side All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in New York City. We asked students to rate their
apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
10 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Fordham Law student
reviews
12 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Fordham Law students
Overall Value Management
12 Most Popular
13 Highest Rated
14 Best for Amenities
15 Best for Value
17 LANDLORDS Amenities Location Safety
Ratings for landlords and management
companies Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Fordham Law students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.
DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the
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The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents.
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check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting.
Where Fordham Law students Who Fordham Law students live
live with
45% Upper West Side
35% Alone
25% Hell's Kitchen
25% Spouse/partner
15% Midtown
40% Roommate
10% Upper East Side
(excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
20% of Fordham Law students live with pets
What type of properties What size residences Fordham
Fordham Law students live in Law students live in
35% Mid-size property 25% Studios or efficiences
(20-49 units)
40% One bedrooms
35% Large property (50+
units) 20% Two bedrooms
30% Small property (2-9 15% Three or more
units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$2,350
STUDIO
$2,500
1BR
$3,200
2BR
25% 15% 30% 30% $4,600
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
95%
Rent
5%
Own
45% 45% 5% 5%
Public Walking Biking Driving
Transit
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NEW YORK NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Fordham Law students
1 Upper West Side 2 Hell's Kitchen/ Midtown
West Other Neighborhoods
45% of Fordham Law students 20% of Fordham Law students less than 5% each
The neighborhood with the most This area offers a vibrant nightlife and
Fordham Law students, Upper West Side somewhat simple commute to campus. 5 Greenpoint
offers easy access to all other parts of Surrounded by great restaurants and rich
the city and some of the nicest living in culture, you'll never experience a dull
accommodations. Many students are moment in this part of the city. 6 Financial District
willing to pay extra to live here because
of the proximity to campus.
7 Astoria
3 Midtown 4 Upper East Side
15% of Fordham Law students 10% of Fordham Law students
Midtown is the central portion of the Upper East Side boasts luxury apartment
island of Manhattan. Within Midtown options, world-class shopping, and
are many smaller neighborhoods, plenty of cultural attractions. Rent tends
including Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, and to be more expensive here.
Murray Hill. The area contains many of
New York's prime tourist attractions,
such as the Empire State Building, Times
Square, and the Rockefeller Center.
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Upper West Side
An Intellectual and Cultural Green Space
ABOUT UPPER WEST SIDE
This expensive neighborhood is home to
mostly brownstones and upscale high-rises.
Upper West Side is a relaxing escape from
central Manhattan, but the rest of the island is
still easily accessible. If you are looking for a
more peaceful place to live with plenty of
greenery and open public spaces, then Upper
West Side is the place to be.
Farmers Markets
Restaurants and Bars Central Park
Stores
MEDIAN RENTS IN UPPER WEST SIDE
$3,000 $3,900 $6,100
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT UPPER WEST SIDE
Review by Fordham Law Student BRETTON HALL Review by Fordham Law Student WEST PIERRE
I love the Upper West Side, it's my favorite space in There are so many restaurants near by and the express
New York. It has the benefits of the City that Never subway so when you want to go downtown it’s a short
Sleeps but can also be very quiet and residential. There trip. There are also lots of clothing stores and it’s just
are great restaurants, bars, shops, public services... closest to school that you can walk and it’s easy, but just
There are two major parks on either end (Central and far enough away that you do not feel like you are always
Riverside) and you can access the 1,2,3, B and C trains. there.
The UWS and UES also happen to be where a good
chunk of Manhattan's medical practice is, so there are
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Hell's Kitchen
The Best Entertainment and Convenience Value
ABOUT HELL'S KITCHEN
Hell's Kitchen offers more affordable walkups
and newer luxury high-rises, making it popular
with renters. Its welcoming environment has a
little bit of everything, from cheap food and
drink to expensive culinary creations. This area
is close to many tourist destinations and
classic NYC landmarks like Broadway, Times
Square, and Central Park.
Convenient Location
Restaurants and Bars
Authentic NYC Feel
MEDIAN RENTS IN HELL'S KITCHEN
$2,950 $3,700 $5,600
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT HELL'S KITCHEN
Review by Fordham Law Student 420 W 42ND ST Review by Fordham Law Student 420 W 42
Plenty of restaurants and bars in the area so the streets I like that Hell's Kitchen always has activity going on,
always have people on them. Can be on the loud side, and is a decent mixture of commercial and residential. If
but overall great location. I didn't go to Fordham, I probably wouldn't choose to
live here, but relative to the other choices that are
walking-distance to campus (Upper West Side +
Central Park South), I prefer Hell's Kitchen.
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Midtown
Embrace the Hustle and Bustle
ABOUT MIDTOWN
If you want to be in the center of New York City
and all its skyscraper glory, Midtown is the
place to live. Renters enjoy the hustle and
bustle of the business district and its vibrant
cultural scene. Here, Fordham Law students
enjoy an authentic Manhattan experience in
the thick of it.
Hustle Time Square Nightlife
Commute to Campus Big-City Living
MEDIAN RENTS IN MIDTOWN
$3,250 $3,900 $5,450
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MIDTOWN
Review by Fordham Law Student HUDSONVIEW Review by Fordham Law Student HERALD TOWERS
vibrant + young. close to all amenities. might be a little Depends on whether you like midtown - I enjoy being
more expensive than other areas of NYC b/c it is in near Bryant Park, theater district, Madison Square Park,
midtown. etc. There's four major subway lines that are a 1-5 min
walk so it's super easy to get anywhere in the city. 15
min commute to school
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Upper East Side
Fashionable, Fancy, and Family-Friendly
ABOUT UPPER EAST SIDE
The Upper East Side isn't all posh real estate,
designer boutiques, and prep schools anymore.
A younger, more affordable lifestyle is now
mixed in with its New York sophistication. A lot
of families settle down here, so the area is
extremely safe and secure. While there is not a
whole lot of hip nightlife, Upper East Side is
home to many parks, quiet, tree-lined streets
for running, and Museum Mile along 5th
Avenue for the cultural folks.
Parks Clean Fashionable
MEDIAN RENTS IN UPPER EAST SIDE
$3,100 $3,800 $5,900
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT UPPER EAST SIDE
Review by Fordham Law Student 238 E 89TH ST. Review by Fordham Law Student 301 E 60TH
I love the UES. It’s a little quiet but with the Q it’s easy to Experience varies from street to street. Can be very loud
get to and from campus. Nice restaurant and good value and congested. My apartment is technically just across
for money in terms of rent. the border to the UES, but you really need to be above
75th or between 5th and Lexington to get that calm UES
feel.
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APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $3840+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $3630- $3839
•• Average $$ $3030- $3629
• Below average $ < $3030
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101 West End Apt 9.9 $$$ ••• ••• •• •• ••••
180 Water Street Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
200 W 70 Street Apt 8.8 $ ••• •• ••• • •••
242 West 61st St Apt 8.0 $$$ •••• •• •• ••• ••
244 West 72nd Street Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• •• • ••
27 West 70th Street Apt 7.1 $$$ ••• •• •• •• ••
30 West 70th Street Condo 7.2 $$$ •• •• •••• •• ••••
330 W 56th St Apt 9.2 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• ••• •••
350 West 55 St Condo 7.2 $ •• •• •• • ••
387 Franklin Ave Apt 7.0 $$ •• •• ••• •• ••
455W37 Apt 8.0 $$ ••• ••• •••• ••• ••••
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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Herald Towers Apt 8.1 $$ •• ••• ••• •••• ••
Hudsonview Apt 8.2 $$$ ••• •••• •• ••• ••••
Lawrence House Apt 9.0 $$ •• •• ••• •••• ••
Longacre House Apt 9.4 $ •••• •••• •• •• ••
McMahon Hall Apt 7.5 $$ ••• •••• •• •••• ••••
Parc Coliseum Apt 9.7 $ •••• • •••• •••• •••
StuyTown Apt 8.6 $$ ••• ••• •••• ••• •••
The Azure Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •••• ••
The Montana Apt 9.3 $$$ •••• •••• ••• ••• •••
The Sutton Collection Apt 9.5 $$$$ •• •• •••• •• •••
West Pierre Apt 8.2 $ •• •• •••• ••• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
11MOST 1 st
10 HANOVER SQUARE
Financial District
$$$$ 13+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Fordham Law students
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Review by Fordham Law Student
What students typically look for: “10 Hanover Square is it's location. It's walking distance from
grocery shopping, battery park, wall street, both the hudson and
the east river, and the 2/3 and 4/5 subway lines! The
management of the building is great-very friendly and always
willing to help whether it's a maintenance issue or you just can't
Excellent location get your door unlocked, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours a
day! Rent is a little overpriced for my student budget but you
Reasonably-priced definitely get what you pay for!”
apartments
Solid amenities 2 nd
MCMAHON HALL $$ 10+
PEOPLE
Upper West Side, 155 W 60th St
Review by Fordham Law Student
“Apartment contains three private rooms that share a bathroom,
kitchen and living area. Facilities are in decent, not great
condition. Cleanliness is up to the residents so you get out what
you put in. Your typical undergrad resident hall. As a law student,
the guest policy leaves much to be desired, but overall its alright.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
$2,350 $2,500 $3,200 $4,600 LONGACRE HOUSE $ 7+
PEOPLE
Hell's Kitchen, 305 W 50th St
TOP 5
1st 10 HANOVER SQUARE 13+ PEOPLE
2nd MCMAHON HALL 10+ PEOPLE Review by Fordham Law Student
“Close to three major subway lines, recently updated lounge and
gym, concierge services are really prompt with packages, and dry
3rd LONGACRE HOUSE 7+ PEOPLE cleaners on site. Maintenance never takes longer than 1 day to
complete a service. If you like to eat, Hell's Kitchen has some of
the best and diverse foods!”
4th THE MONTANA 4+ PEOPLE
5th HUDSONVIEW 2+ PEOPLE
12HIGHEST 1 st
101 WEST END
Upper West Side
$$$ 9.9
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
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Review by Fordham Law Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “I was able to negotiate a good deal with the rent because of
COVID which is the only reason I'm living here. It is very close
to Fordham which would be good if there was anything
happening in the building. The rooftop was just renovated but
has yet to be opened. Management is good in that they have
High-end amenities waived amenity fees for the time being due to the pandemic.”
Close proximity to work/
school 2 nd
Nearby stores/grocery PARC COLISEUM $ 9.7
OVERALL
Upper West Side, 228 W 71st St RATING
Excellent management
Review by Fordham Law Student
“Parc Coliseum is a fantastic place to live in! The building is
within walking distance from campus. There are tons of parks
and restaurants nearby that are great for study breaks. The
building itself is well maintained and feels relatively new. They
are usually quick to fix things and are very accommodating.”
3 rd
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR THE SUTTON COLLECTION $$$$ 9.5
OVERALL
Midtown East
$2,550 $2,700 $3,400 $4,800 RATING
TOP 5
1st 101 WEST END 9.9 OVERALL
RATING
Review by Fordham Law Student
2nd
PARC COLISEUM 9.7 OVERALL
RATING
“Good apartment - quiet neighborhood, pet friendly. Doorman
24/7 - they are all extremely friendly and helpful. Two elevators
in the building, laundry in the basement. No issues at all -
THE SUTTON management is easy to work with and the residents are all really
3rd
COLLECTION 9.5 OVERALL
RATING friendly.”
4th LONGACRE HOUSE 9.4 OVERALL
RATING
5th THE MONTANA 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
13BEST FOR 1 st
180 WATER STREET
Financial District, 180 Water St
$$$ 9.6
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Fordham Law Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “The building is new, secure, and right next to the water. The
best part is that they are willing to work with students who use
loans for living expenses or who may not have a guarantor.
Everyone in the leasing office is kind. I’ve had a great experience.”
Great common spaces
Convenient location 2 nd
HUDSONVIEW $$$ 9.3
Excellent management Hell's Kitchen, 747 10th Ave
AMENITY
RATING
Newer construction
Review by Fordham Law Student
“The new apartments are quite nice, fully renovated before move
in, with marble counters and all new appliances. After a few
months, there is some wear and tear and it is obvious where
corners were cut. But, the office is fairly prompt at sending
maintenance, and if fixable, problem with be fixed immediately.
Building is slow at upgrades, but they get to it eventually. Door
staff can be helpful, but most appear just for show."
3 rd
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR THE MONTANA $$$ 9.1
AMENITY
Upper West Side, 247 W 87th St
$2,750 $2,900 $3,600 $5,000 RATING
TOP 5
1st 180 WATER STREET 9.6 AMENITY
RATING
Review by Fordham Law Student
2nd
HUDSONVIEW 9.3 AMENITY
RATING
“Love it - fairly expensive, but for a couple sharing a studio, the
floorplan is very spacious, amenities are great, nice wood floors.
Closet space is not huge, but I also think its typical if not more
than a lot of my friends in 1-2 bedrooms. Awesome gym,
3rd THE MONTANA 9.1 AMENITY
RATING doormen are incredible, easy access to laundry both in building
and then at a drycleaner/payperweight connected to the
building. 30 seconds from the 86th street 1 stop too!”
4th 330 W 56TH ST 8.9 AMENITY
RATING
5th 101 WEST END 8.7 AMENITY
RATING
14BEST FOR 1 st
455W37
Midtown, 455 W 37th St
$$ 9.9
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Carissa C
What top value properties typically offer: “455W37 is a great building in an up and coming neighborhood.
The building has great amenities (24 hour doorman, gym,
laundry room, bike storage) and nearly sound-proof windows.
With the opening of the 7 train at Hudson Yards/34th Street, it
is becoming a much more accessible neighborhood.”
Great price-to-space trade
off
Good location 2 nd
STUYTOWN $$ 9.8
VALUE
Solid amenities and basic Midtown, 252 1st Avenue RATING
features
Review by Fordham Law Student
“Very spacious apartment, with generous sized bedrooms.
Laundry in building and lots of amenities within the complex
including basketball courts and outdoor gym. StuyTown Cafe and
Library also within the complex. Fun neighborhood with lots of
great bars and restaurants within a 10 minute radius. Also across
the street from Trader Joe's, CVS, and the L 1st Ave stop.
The L can be a pain to rely on, but the 14th St. bus is efficient and
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Union Sq is a 10-12 min walk away.”
$2,150 $2,300 $3,000 $4,400
3 rd
WEST PIERRE 9.5
TOP 5 Upper West Side
$ VALUE
RATING
1st 455W37 9.9 VALUE
RATING
2nd STUYTOWN 9.8 VALUE
RATING
3rd WEST PIERRE 9.5 VALUE
RATING
Review by Fordham Law Student
“Everyone is super helpful and nice. The only thing is the building
manger never answers her emails about rent questions or trying
THE SUTTON to get access to the gym downstairs. Besides her, everyone else
4th
COLLECTION 9.4 VALUE
RATING has been amazing!”
5th PARC COLISEUM 9.2 VALUE
RATING
15Brownstones
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT BROWNSTONES
Brownstones are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a brownstone
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Brownstones can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Brownstone listings are typically available ~60 days in advance.
condo units in high-rises.
You can find a brownstone by searching online listings, contacting
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A BROWNSTONE a landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a brownstone search
Most Fordham Law students opt for larger properties in order to
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A BROWNSTONE live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That
said, there are plenty of wonderful brownstones - be prepared to
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS visit more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
the pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about brownstones and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding
THE RENTING PROCESS
B- 0 - Condominium - New York If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
A+ Algin Management Application process
You will be asked to fill out an application for an
apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
B Brodsky month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
may have to provide alternate information - in the
absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
A+ CompassRock and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
information to approve you based only on your credit
history and income. In the event where there are
issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
A- Douglas Elliman condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
After you're approved
B Empire Realty A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
A+ Equity Residential is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
A+ Fordham University Housing the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
full if there are claimed damages to the property or
other charges outstanding.
A- Rose Associates, Inc. What to look out for
Check for additional charges or obligations that could
cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
A- TF Cornerstone Inc. insurance requirements, condo fees, common
electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.
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