Founders Hall 120 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003
Getting Around:
On E. 12th Street in the East Village area among residential buildings, movie theaters, antique shops, music clubs, and many restaurants.
• Ten minute walk to Washington Square.
• Free NYU shuttle bus with late night service from building to Washington Square, or from Washington Square to other residence halls. See Bus Routes and Schedules.
• Two blocks from Union Square subway station for N, R, L, Q, 4, 5, & 6 lines.
Welcome to Founders Hall, NYU’s newest residence hall and home to over 700 first-year students, located in the Union Square/East Village area of NYC! Built on the site of the former St. Ann’s church, the historic façade and fence have been preserved as part of the front courtyard. To help facilitate the community, enhance your academic experience, plan events, and provide support, there are 25 Resident Assistants, 1 Resource Center Assistant, 2 live-in professional staff, 1 Student Affairs Administrator (Tom Ellett), and 1 Faculty-Fellow in Residence (Crystal Parikh) with their families.
With 26 floors, Founders features a large outdoor courtyard, a community garden, two TV lounges, one study lounge with computers, wi-fi access throughout the lobby and lounges, recycling/trash rooms on every floor, a laundry room, and energy and sustainability focused features.
As part of the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, Founders’ residents will get the opportunity to participate in activities designed to support them in the transition to college, as well as getting to know one another and exploring all of the great things that NYU and New York City has to offer. Founders is also the home to several explorations communities which each have their own Faculty Affiliate who work closely with the floor and the floor’s theme. We have one Faculty Fellow in Residence (FFiR) who lives in the hall and plans programs and opportunities to meet and engage with residents. In addition, Founders has a Writing Affiliate that helps first year students learn and understand how to succeed in writing their first college level papers while at NYU. Throughout the year there will be many chances to get involved especially with the Founders Advisory Board (FAB), our very own hall government where you can run for an elected position or serve on the general council.
Founders Hall has a great community and we are excited to welcome you as part of it!
Winston Tracy, Residence Hall Director
Telephone: 212-998-4918
Email: wlt1@nyu.edu
Leydi Rofman, Residence Hall Assistant Director
Telephone: 212-998-4917
Email: lo270@nyu.edu
The professional staff consists of a Residence Hall Director (RHD), Residence Hall Assistant Director (RHAD) and a Residence Hall Resource Manager (RHRM) all who have offices in either the Residential Life and Hosuing Services Office or the Resource Center. All staff living in the hall serve as amazing resources to residents and work hard to help build strong communities on all floors and throughout the entire building.
Hey Everyone! My name is Winston Tracy and I am excited to be a part of the NYU family! This will be my third year NYU, but I am still learning, growing, and trying to enhance our hall daily. I was born in San Antonio, Texas, but moved A LOT as my parents were in the military. I went to college at the University of Missouri (MIZZOU Go Tigers!) where I earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. I love working with students and being in the college environment. Whenever I have the chance I am trying to have fun, but I always work hard to accomplish everything I need to. I love playing and watching sports, eating, sleeping, watching movies, dancing, and anything new. In addition, I also have a dog that is the love of my life named Miles. He is in love with people and may even think he is one! He takes up quite a bit of time but would love to meet you if you are interested. Yup, I pretty much love to do everything! Please feel free to stop by whenever if you need anything, want to chat about life, or just have some free time.
I have been working with N.Y.U. for over 15 years. I have worked in over 10 residence halls and I am very proud to be apart of the NYU Office of Residential Life and Housing Services department. I am enrolled in NYU's SCPS school and am a candidate for a BS in Leadership and Management. I have four (4) daughters, a step son, and a fiancé. Four of my children are currently attending college. I coach my 11 year old daughter's little league baseball team amongst other teams throughout the year. I love playing and watching sports. I play basketball, baseball, football, tennis, and most other sports on a competitive level. I love everything that has to do with a team. I've been upset maybe twice in my entire life and I am the most upbeat person you can meet. I love pistachio flavored ice cream, large trees to sit under with a good book, and the beach when the sun is setting. I'm the easiest person to get along with and I am always willing to help out anyone in any way that I can.
Welcome! My name is Leydi Gisell Rofman and I am the Residence Hall Assistant Director of Founders Hall. I am originally from the Dominican Republic, but raised in Queens New York. I first came to NYU as a freshman way back in 2000 and I have worked as a student employee and full-time employee for NYU for over nine years. I love to read, listen to music, and watch movies. I am huge Law & Order and Clean House junkie! I know at least one person in many NYU departments, so feel free to use me as a resource for any questions or concerns you may have. Please stop by the RHAD office on the 1st Floor to find out information, sign up for programming or just to hang out. I am looking forward to a great academic year and to meeting all of the residents at Founders Hall!
Location: The main lobby
Resource Center Hours:
Academic Year: Monday-Sunday 10am – 10pm
Summer Hours: Monday-Sunday 9am - 10pm
Holiday hours may vary
Telephone number: 212-443-4390
Services:
Building/Community Features:
Room and suite types
Full bathroom with shower in each suite
NYU telephone service is provided at no additional charge. This includes unlimited local calling, call waiting and caller-id. Free voice mail is provided upon request. Your telephone number is included with your room assignment, and the telephone service is available when you check in. There is one telephone jack per person sharing one telephone line in each bedroom. Residents provide their own telephones.
Need Assistance?
IT Service Desk 212-998-3333
http://www.nyu.edu/its/telephone/student/
Internet Connections
Ethernet connections to NYUNet and the Internet for each resident are provided in each bedroom. Connection information will be mailed with your room assignment before you arrive, will be available at check-in, or may be accessed at www.nyu.edu/resnet. Residents provide their own computers with Ethernet cards, cables, and software.
NYURoam Wireless Network
NYURoam wireless service is now available throughout the residence hall. If you need assistance accessing the network you can go to http://www.nyu.edu/its/wireless/configure for setup instructions or you can speak to an ITS Client Services representative at 212-998-3333.
PLEASE NOTE that the installation and use of personal wireless routers in NYU residence halls is not permitted. To ensure reliable access to NYURoam for all residents, any active personal routers that are detected within an NYU residence hall will be remotely disabled. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with your responsibilities as detailed in the NYU ResNet policy: http://www.nyu.edu/its/policies/resnet-policy.html.
Cable TV
NYU Cable TV service is provided, with one cable connection per bedroom, for access to national cable networks and special programming. Residents provide their own televisions and connecting
One block from Third North dining hall. Two blocks from Palladium dining hall. Two blocks away from University Hall Commons, Dunkin Donuts, and Burger Studio. In walking distance to Weinstein dining room, food court, Kosher Eatery, Java City Café, and Late Night snack bar. May use all Dining Services meal facilities Minimum 10 meal plan always required.
Report maintenance concerns to the NYU Client Services Center by filling in a work order form, which can be found at http://www.nyu.edu/fcm/workrequestform/ . In addition, you may email the Client Services Center at contactcsc@nyu.edu or you may call the CSC at 212-998-1001. The Client Services Center is open Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sat - Sun 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Except University Holidays). Service requests should be reported at the first sign of a problem. If there is damage in your room, do not repair it yourself. Skilled repair personnel will fix it for you. Preventative maintenance and routine repairs are done without charge, though you will be billed for any damage caused by your negligence or actions. Emergency repairs include major leaks and flooding, inoperative door locks, and any problem that endangers safety or property. In case of an emergency, contact the reception desk or any member of the residence hall staff immediately.
Mailing Address format (do not include the residence hall name):
Student Name
120 East 12th Street, Room Number
New York, NY 10003
Shipping packages before arrival: Do not send boxes or packages for arrival at your residence hall before you check in, when you can pick them up the same day a package notice is placed in your mail box.
Storage
Storage space in student rooms is limited (usually just a small closet, dresser, and under bed space), so don't overdo, and coordinate bringing large items with your roommates where possible. There is no storage space outside of student rooms during the year for suitcases, trunks, or boxes.
Furnishings
Each room is furnished with a twin bed, desk, desk chair, and storage space for clothing for each student. Personal furniture may not be added. If a student requests or requires special furniture to accommodate a disability, please contact the Residence Hall Director.
Students are not permitted to paint their rooms. Individual rooms are painted by the Facilities Department on a rotating basis. If a room is to be painted while occupied, the resident will be notified in advance. Lofts or other structural modifications to an assigned residence hall space are prohibited.
