What is the Central Storage Open House?
The Asset Management Open House is an opportunity for departments to view, inspect and obtain surplus items that are stored for recycling.

Do I need to make an appointment to attend the Central Storage Open House?
No. Appointments ahead of time are not a requirement. Check our website for dates and times of upcoming Open Houses.

When can I receive the items I selected at the Open House?
Asset Management will deliver the selected items within two to three business days.

What is my department's role with respect to the annual inventory of NYU capital equipment?
Each department will receive an annual inventory packet including a set of instructions and a departmental inventory listing designed to facilitate a room by room search. Using the inventory listing, the department contact updates the information, then signs the updated listing and returns it to the Asset Management office.

What if my department notices there are other items we would like to have identified and tagged?
Contact Asset Management at 212-998-1040 or via email at asset.management@nyu.edu.

My department would like to arrange for removal of some old equipment that is still in fairly good condition. Why would Asset Management be involved in this process?
It is the responsibility of the Asset Management office to maintain the accuracy of the University's capital equipment inventory and to make those items available for use to other departments within the University.

Why can't I give surplus items to an NYU employee?
University policy states that "University owned items cannot be given or sold to employees regardless of condition."

My department wants to dispose of some old computers. Some of the computers work and others are broken. What's the first thing I should do?
First, whether the computer will be surplus or disposed of, you will need to have it sanitized ( all data removed). Suggestions on how to accomplish this on our website, click on the "Computer Disposal" link.

What should I do with the "sanitized" computer? How do I remove it from my department?
Fill out a Surplus Form and be sure to initial the box which indicates that the computer has been sanitized, have the form signed by the department head/manager and fax the form to the Asset Management office at 212-443-0698.

I am using an NYU computer at my home for NYU-related work. Can I dispose of the computer at the end of it's useful life?
No. The item must be returned to NYU for proper disposal.

If an item does not have an NYU tag on it, do I still need to fill out a Surplus Form?
Yes, if an item is designated as surplus or disposal it should be listed on the Surplus Form.

What if you have an emergency and need items removed ASAP?
Complete a NYU Asset Management Surplus Form with the word "RUSH" boldly printed and state the reason for the rush request. Fax it to (212) 443-0698. Your request will be assigned a priority status.

Why does my department head/manager need to sign the Surplus Form?
The department head/manager is the appropriate person authorized to approve items for surplus/disposal.

Who removes items designated as "Surplus" from my department?
The Asset Management office will make appropriate arrangements with an outside supplier.

Who removes items designated as "Disposal" from my department?
The Building Managers office (only after Asset Management staff affixes a disposal label to the item/s).