Housing

NYU London manages two residences – Byron Court and Guilford Street. Both are approximately 10-15 minutes walk away from the NYUL academic center in Bedford Square.

Apartments are single-sex. They contain between 1 and 3 bedrooms, shared by between 2 and 9 students in a combination of twin, triple and quadruple rooms. There are shared bathroom facilities with at least one shower (not baths) within each apartment.

Each apartment differs slightly in terms of layout and facilities. Apartments will be cleaned once per week and your linen will be provided on the same day.

Students can prepare meals in the apartment kitchens or eat out at the numerous restaurants in the nearby neighborhood. Apartments contain fully furnished kitchens, with a shared refrigerator/freezer, oven, stove, kettle and a microwave, as well as dishes, cutlery, pots/pans and utensils.

Each student will have their own single bed, wardrobe, two small storage units, desk, chair and notice board. Bed linens areprovided (one fitted sheet, a duvet / comforter, a duvet / comforter cover, a pillow and pillow case per bed). Towels are not provided.

Some apartments have ethernet points to access wired internet while wireless internet in the building can be accessed in the apartments and communal areas. Apartments have both heating and air-conditioning. Utilities included in the room rate include gas, water, heat and electric.

All housing facilities and areas, including bedrooms, will be strictly non-smoking.

The residences also feature communal areas for study and leisure, and on-site laundry facilities. Communal areas differ within the two NYU in London managed residences, but both have a TV lounge and study area complete with desktop computers.

Both buildings have a residence manager on-site providing advice, guidance, support, and residential life activities.

The residences both have 24-hour reception desks manned by security staff, as well as controlled, electronic entry systems and CCTV.

Both buildings are deemed quiet areas after 11pm, there should be no noise audible outside of apartments. Residents of Byron Court and Guilford Street are able to use the communal facilities of both buildings 24 hours a day; however, overnight external guests are limited to 8 per month (pro rata) per student and an authorization form will need to be completed 24 hours prior to your guest’s arrival. NYUL guests can be signed in on the spot.

NYU London offers a limited number of beds to students who would like the opportunity to join a diverse residential community of over 1000 residents from all over the world who have chosen to live and study in London.

The residence is carefully monitored by Nido and NYUL staff, and has Nido Resident Assistants (RAs) living on site to address problems or issues as they arise, as well as to act as a resource and support for students.

Please note that the price difference for Nido vs. NYU's primary residences (Byron Court and Guilford House) takes into account the differences in location and accommodations. It is important to recognize that this residence is located further away from NYU London, the room sizes are smaller, and it is in a larger complex of buildings managed by an outside company. As stated above, the majority of students will be housed in NYUL managed residences as opposed to Nido; however, for some students, Nido may be a good option.

Nido Location: Overview

King’s Cross is a lively and diverse central area, bordering residential Islington, Bloomsbury (the academic district) the City financial district and the cosmopolitan area of Camden. This leads to a vibrant atmosphere, and many interesting and fashionable restaurants, galleries, shops, bars, pubs and clubs can be found just minutes from the residence.

The area is well served by public transport, with Kings Cross, Euston train/tube stations a short walk away, and many bus routes nearby and last but not least the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, the gateway to Europe including Paris and Brussels. It is an area that has undergone, and is undergoing an impressive transformation.

The residence is a thirty minute walk or fifteen minute bus ride northeast of the NYU London academic centre.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms are single-sex, and have en-suite facilities (with showers, not baths). There is a choice of twin bedrooms (with access to a communal kitchen on the floor) and some single rooms are also available.

Bed linens are provided: one fitted sheet, a duvet / comforter, a duvet / comforter cover, a pillow and pillow case.

Each twin room has central heating, but no air conditioning.

All rooms will receive a basic weekly cleaning service.

Utilities included in the room rate include gas, water, heat and electric.

Broadband internet access within bedrooms and in communal areas is included.

Bedroom options and description

Twin Room – Communal Kitchen

Communal kitchens are shared among residents on a floor – there are no in-room kitchen facilities.

Rooms contain two single beds, bed linen, two desks and two desk chairs, one set of bookshelves, a noticeboard and two wardrobes, plus a safe per student.

Residents of twin rooms share a communal kitchen that contains an oven and 4 hobs, microwaves, lockable refrigerator/freezer space, and lockable storage cabinets for each individual resident.

Dishes, cutlery, pots/pans and utensils are provided in the common kitchen.

Total size of bedroom – 16 meters squared (approximately 12 ft x 12 ft). Bathroom dimensions are as follows: Height: 2.3 meters, Width: 1.1 meters, Length: 2.1 meters

Single Rooms

A limited number of single rooms are available.

Containing a single bed, a desk and a chair, a noticeboard, a bookshelf, and a wardrobe.

Equipped with kitchenettes in the bedroom.

The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator with freezer shelf, a two-burner stove, a kettle and a microwave.

These rooms have their own dish packs consisting of dishes, cutlery, pots/pans, utensils.

NOTE: these rooms do not have access to communal kitchens.

Single room sizes may vary, but the smallest will be: 16.7 meters squared. Height: 2.3 meters, Width: 1.1 meters, Length: 2.1 meters

Residential Staff

Nido Resident Assistants are available to assist NYU in London students, including 24-hour support in emergencies. Please note that the Nido RAs do not perform the same function as in the US and their role is greatly reduced from that which you may be used to.

Additionally there is 24-hour security in the building, including a controlled entry system, full-time residential management staff and front desk staff.

All students will have access to maintenance services.

Communal facilities

Nido has a range of facilities for students to use all within the residence – most of these are free to use, others students can choose whether they would like to pay extra for. Nido is predominately a cashless community. Students will be provided with a cashless payment card on arrival which can be used to pay for any on-site facilities not covered by NYUL housing fees (restaurant/cafe, laundry, telephone access, etc).

On-site communal facilities include:

Study rooms

Residents will have access to televisions in communal areas. To be able to watch TV in their own rooms, residents must supply or rent their own TV and purchase a TV licence.

Regular Residential Life events

On Site Cafeteria (at additional cost)

Laundry facilities (at additional cost)

Wireless internet in the lobby and cafeteria

Access to Nido’s on-site gym – free after taking an initial induction class (the cost for this is £10).

Includes: Synchro Excite Running Machines • Cable Crossover Trainer, Bike Excite units • Leg Extension Trainer, Run Excite units • Chest Press Trainer, • Concept ll Rower's • Leg Curl Unit, Pulldown Trainer • Shoulder Press Unit

Games space with jukebox, pool table and table football (at additional cost)

Intranet to access housing services such as maintenance, laundry facility booking, and more.

There is access to bike storage and luggage storage if needed (at additional cost)

House Rules

Please note that you will have a limited number of guest passes enabling you to host overnight guests within Nido during the semester.

Please do not plan any guest visits until you have received further information about residence rules upon arrival at Orientation.

Full details of residential policies will be supplied prior to your arrival in London, on the NYU London blackboard shell.

Other information

The residences are no-smoking spaces.

NYU London and affiliated housing providers shall not be liable or otherwise responsible in any way in the unlikely event of loss of, or damage to, any personal property belonging to students. Taking out additional personal property insurance is strongly recommended.