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General Building Information

The Paulson Center's general operations are coordinated by NYU Campus Services.

General Building Hours:
M–F:         7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun:  8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Student and faculty residences are accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Recommended Entrance:
Corner of Mercer Street and Bleecker Street (NE corner) or along Bleecker Street

A Campus Safety Officer is present at this entrance 24 hours, 7 days a week.


By Function


By Floor

Lower Level:

  • Athletic Facilities: Basketball courts, Wrestling Room, Pool, Jogging Track and Squash Courts

First Floor:

  • Public Atrium
  • Entrance and Campus Safety Desk
  • Athletic Facility: Cardio Room and Fencing/Multi-purpose Room
  • Community Room
  • Iris Cantor Theater
  • South Lobby

Second Floor:

  • The Commons
  • Classrooms
  • Collaborative Study Rooms
  • NYU Eats – Cafe 181
  • Theatre Production Office

Third Floor:

  • Classrooms
  • Study Rooms
  • Props Department

Fourth Floor:

  • Classrooms
  • African Grove Theatre
  • Warehouse Theatre
  • Production Shops

Fifth Floor:

  • Studio Classrooms
  • Ensemble Classrooms
  • Cabaret Studios
  • Music Practice Rooms

Sixth Floor:

  • Student Housing Entrance
  • Sky Lobby
  • NYU Eats – Crave Virtual Food Hall
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Ensemble Rehearsal and Performance Room, 620

Seventh Floor and Above:

  • Music Practice Rooms
  • Student Housing
  • Faculty Housing