Lafayette Hall

About Lafayette Hall

The 80 Lafayette Street Residence Hall is located in Tribeca and is in close proximity to the culturally rich neighborhoods of City Hall, Chinatown and Little Italy. Lafayette opened in Fall 1999, and houses nearly 1100 upperclass students. Lafayette is home to 32 Resident Assistants and three Faculty Fellows-in-Residence.  Lafayette also hosts the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community, housing 12 fraternities and sororities on the upper floors of the building. Live. Laf. Love.

Getting Around

• 20-25 minute walk to Washington Square.
• Subway Access:
  • 2 and a 1/2 blocks from Canal Street subway stations for N, R, Q, 6, J, M, Z trains.
  • 5 blocks from Canal Street subway station for A, C, and E trains.
  • 5 blocks from the Franklin Street subway station, 1 train.
  • 8 Blocks from the Chambers Street station, 1, 2, & 3 trains.
• The closest free NYU Shuttle is Route B, which stops on 80 Lafayette Street. For more info, please see Bus Routes and Schedules.
• The closest dining hall is at Washington Square Park, Kimmel Market Place.

Residence Hall Professional Staff

Faculty Fellows in Residence