OHRM / STAFF ACTIVITIES AND HOUSING UNIT RESIDENCES FOR MEN AND WOMEN CONVENIENT TO UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK 2006
United Nations Office of Human Resources Management Staff Activities and Housing Unit PRICES AND HOTEL SECURITY I. Prices A. Prices of hotels are subject to change. B. Prices do not include sales and occupancy taxes. II. Hotel Security ALWAYS: A. Keep your luggage in sight when checking into a residence. DO NOT abandon it unattended even for a moment. B. Place all valuables in residence safe deposit box as soon as possible and preferably when you are checking in. C. Close the door of your room by hand when leaving, to make sure that it is locked. D. Keep the door locked while you are in your room. When retiring for the night, use the double lock and chain. E. Lock your door by hand, even if leaving your room for a short period of time. F. Lock your luggage when not in use and place it in a closet. 1
If the closet has a lock, always use it. G. Protect your room key. Check with key procedures upon your arrival. H. Notify the manager of any unusual occurrences, such as: I. Individuals loitering in the corridor, repeated calls from unidentified callers, knocking on your door by persons who are unknown to you, or finding no one at the door when you answer it. Ask the manager to double lock your door when you go out if you are leaving valuables in your room which are too large to check at the front desk. Not all hotel residences provide this service, but make sure to ask if yours does. NEVER A. Never display jewellery, money, or any other valuable items in your room, in front of residence personnel or strangers. B. Never invite strangers to your room. C. Never permit repairmen, window washers, etc., into your room without first checking with residence management. D. Never allow persons into your rooms with unsolicited deliveries. E. While socializing, do not reveal the name of your residence or room number to strangers. F. Never discuss specific future plans for a day away, etc., in front of residence personnel or strangers. G. Never carry room keys outside of residence unless permitted by management. II
NOTICE The Staff Activities and Housing Unit has been providing all enclosed information for the sole convenience of United Nation staff and Delegates. Neither United Nations nor its employees assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Please note that prices quoted were provided by the establishments and are subject to change without notice. OHRM SAHU 2006 3
BIG APPLE HOSTEL www.bigapplehostel.com 119 West 45 th St. Single (dorm style): $33 6 th & 7 th Avenues Single (regular): $90 New York, New York 10036 Tel. (212) 302-2603 Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms: Short-tem stay residence. Requirements: Out- of sate residents or foreign residents only, 2 government issued photo ID (i.e. driver s license, passport). CENTRAL PARK HOSTEL www.centralparkhostel.com 19 W. 103 rd St. Single (w/2 twin beds): $75 (Off Central Park West) Dorm style (bunk beds): $25 Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. Residence is a newly renovated 5-story walk-up. Lockers, rec room/lounge with television, pool table & ping-pong table area area available. It is located near Central Park, museums, universities, nightlife & restaurants. Linens are included in rate. Requirements: 1 government issued id (i.e. driver s license passport), return ticket must be shown for long-term stay, non-resident of New York City. CHELSEA CENTER HOUSE www.chelseacenterhostel.com 313 West 29 th St. Single(dorm style): $30 (8 th & 9 th Ave) New York, New York 10001 Tel. (212) 643-0214 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms. Residence provides dormitory style accommodations for individual or small group travelers. Rates included tax. breakfast, sheets & blankets. Requirements: Valid passport, travelers, short-term stay only. 4
HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-NEWYORK www.hinewyork.org 891 Amsterdam Ave. 4 Bed Room (2 double bunk): $38 (West 103 rd St. & 104 th St. 6-8 Bedded Room (3/4 double bunk): $35 New York, New York 10025 10-12 Bedded Room (5/6 double bunk): $29 Tel. (212) 932-2300 Family Room (1 queen, 1 double bunk): $120 Private Room (1 queen, 1 double bunk): $135 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms except for private rooms. Largest hostel in the U.S. and member of the International Youth Hostel Federation. Contains 624 beds in both dormitory and private style rooms for year-around accommodations to travelers. Room arrangements range from 4 to 12 people per room. Maximum of 4 people only in family and private rooms. Air condition, heat, coffee bar, cafeteria, self-service kitchen, backyard garden, lounge, game-room, shop, laundry room, baggage storage, airport transfers and shuttles, lines, party/meeting room for private functions, chapel are available. Membership to Hostelling International is available and provides rate reduction as a benefit. Requirements: government issued pictures ID, 1 night stay deposit, 24hr notice for reservation, maximum stay of 7 nights during peak season, non-resident of New York City. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER www.international-counselor.org 38 West 88 th St. (Off Central Park West ) Single (dorm style): $20 New York, New York 10024 Tel. (212) 787-7706 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms Residence is open to people of ages 18-30 Each room accommodates 8 girls or 10 boys. No advanced reservation is need. Booking must be done after. 10 AM day of arrival. Requirements: Maximum stay is 2 weeks or 14 days, non-residents of New York City, foreigners with passports only. 5
JEANNE D ARC HOME (WOMEN ONLY) Jdr253@juno.com 253 West 24 th St. Weekly Monthly ( 7 th and 8 th Ave.) Small Single: $290 New York, New York 10011 Large Single: $415 Tel. (212) 989-5952 Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. Residence accommodates 140 of ages 18-40 in dormitory style housing. Shared kitchen and bath, TV lounge, own phone in most rooms, laundry room, dinning room library, chapel are available. Weekly rate for guest room is per person. Guest room accommodates up 3 people, and Share Room up to 2 people. Requirements: Applications, 1 photo ID, 2 letters of recommendation, $40 registration fee, and personal interview. KOLPING HOUSE (MEN ONLY) www.kolping.org Weekly 165 East 88 th St. Single (Share bath) $50 $165 (Lexington& 3 rd Ave) New York, New York 10128 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms. Residence has 88 units for ages 18-35 in non-sectarian, dorm style living arrangement. Rates include 5 meals per week (lunch or dinner) Mon.- Fri. rates can be used fir a maximum of 4 nights only. Requirements: $50 registration fee for one week of more. PARKSIDE EVANGELINE RESIDENCE parksidetsanyc@aol.com Weekly 18 Gramercy Park South Single (private bath): $222 (East 20 th & Irving Park Place) Single (share bath): $216 New York, New York 10003 Single (hallway bath): $203 Tel. (212) 677-6200 Double (private bath): $198/person 6
Description: Residence accommodates 300 women of ages 18 35 Laundry room, dining room, TV lounge, tanning, roof garden, A/C, private phone, limited maid service, 24hr security, fax & copy machine, private laundry service, in room- cable, public lounge for visiting guest, sundeck exercise equipment, irons, vacuum cleaners, typewriters, acces to Gramercy Pak are available. Rates include breakfast & dinner every day. Upon request, a small additional cost can be added to the rate so that breakfast, lunch W& dinner are provided daily. Shorter period accommodations are limited & available only duration certain periods call for rates & other information. Weekly rate for Double room is per person. Requirements: $25.00 application fee, $1,000 security deposit for single rooms, $1,000/person security deposit for double rooms, $5.00 extra/week for rooms with park view or 3 window, reservations must be made 4 weeks in advance, minimum of 3 month stay. 92 nd St. YM-YWCA, DeHisch Residence www.dehirsch.com Monthly 1395 Lexington Ave. Single (share bath): $1,045 (East 91 st & 92 nd St.) Single (share bath): $845 New York, New York 10128 Tel. (800) 858-4692 Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. Residence provides dormitory style accommodations. 24 hour security, full health club, bathroom, kitchen, dining room are available. No lease required. Requirements: intern, student, employed individuals only. TEN-EYCK THOUROUGHTON MEMORIAL RESIDENCE (WOMEN ONLY) 145 East 39 th St. Monthly (Lexington & 3 rd Ave) Small Single: $827.14 New York, New York, 10016 Medium single: $848.58 Tel. (212) 490-5990 7
Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. Residence has 334 unites for people of ages 21-60. Laundry room, dining room, maid service 3 times a week, telephone in every room, roof garden, kitchen, and library are available, Rates included breakfast and dinner. Requirements: Resident must be working or going to school, 1 st payment is room s monthly rates + $680 security deposit. All subsequent payments are based on the weekly rates. WEBSTER APARTMENTS (WOMEN ONLY) 419 West 34ths St. Weekly (9 th & 10 th Ave.) Single (share bath): $200 New York, New York 10001 Tel. (212) 967-9000 / (800) 242-7909 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms. Rates include breakfast and dinner. Residence has 390 units. 5 day maid service, lounges, library, A/C (may be rented) are available. Requirements: 1 month min. stay, $60 surcharge for overnight visitor, $50 deposit + 1 st 4 weeks payments in advance, f/t workers, interns, f/t students with a p/t job (foreigners must have a visa to work in US). YMCA-CENTRAL QUEENS BRANCH www.jamaicaymca.com Weekly Monthly 89-25 Parsons Blvd. Single (sh.bath): $47.43 (Hillside & Jamaica Ave) Single (sh.bth): $332.01 Jamaica, NY (Queens) 11423 Single (sh.bath): Tel. (718) 739-6600 Student Rate: $147/week Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. This YMCA has 282 units. Separate male and female bathrooms, maid service 5 days a week, access to fitness center and pool are available. Cooking facilities and A/C are not provided. Laundromat is across street. Requirements: $10 key deposit, $10 for remote control. Maximum 28 days stay, cash payment only from 8 AM 9 PM, 2 pieces of ID. 8
YMCA-FLUSHING BRANCH www.ymcanyc.org Weekly 138-46 Northern Blvd. Single (share bath): $50 $300 (Bowne & Union St.) Double (share bath): $70 $420 Flushing, NY (Queens) 11354 Triple (share bath): $80 $490 Tel. (718 961-6880 Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. This YMCA has 187 units. TV and A/C in some rooms, daily maid service, access to fitness center and gym are available. Cooking and laundry facilities are not provided. Requirements: $20 key deposit, 28 days max. stay YMCA-GREENPOINT BRANCH (MEN ONLY) www.ymcanyc.org Weekly 99 Maserole Ave. Single (Economy): $40 $210 (Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St.) Single (Deluxe): $55 $325 Brooklyn, NY 11222 Double (Deluxe): $75 $375 Tel. (718)-389-3700 Description: All rooms have share bathrooms, This YMCA accommodates 101 men. Maid service Mon-Fri., TV lounge, access to fitness center and pool are available. Laundry and cooking facilities are not provided. Requirements: $20 key deposit refundable upon departure, 28 day max. stay. YMCA-HIGHLAND AND PARK BRANCH (MEN ONLY) www.ymcanyc.org 570 Jamaica Ave. Single (Share bath): $40 (Sheppard & Highland) Brooklyn, NY 11208 Tel. (718) 277-1600 9
Description: All rooms have shared bathrooms. This YMCA has 120 units. Maid service 6 days a week, access to fitness center, and pool are available. Requirements: $10 key deposit, max. 28 days stay YMCA-VANDERBILT BRANCH www.ymcanyc.org 224 East 47 th St.. Single (share bath): $85 (2 nd & 3 rd Avenues) Double (share bath): $92 New York, NY 10017 Suite (dbl w/private bath): $134 Tel. (212-756-9600) Promotional rates are offered periodically Description: This YMCA has 203 units. Phone on every floor, laundry facilities, TV in every room, maid service 6 days a week, A/C, cafeteria, access to fitness center and pool are available. Requirements: Driver s license or passport, max. stay of 25 days upon availability. 10