Clark Street is a college dorm with a blend of history and modern amenities, situated in a significantly convenient location. Formerly St. George Hotel, once the largest hotel in NYC, it offers a unique living experience with lounge areas reminiscent of its grand past. It's equipped with a communal kitchen featuring a large cafeteria-style dining room, an ample hangout space with couches, a pool table, and a TV. An entire floor in the basement is dedicated to laundry facilities, adding to its practical charm. Rooms come in various sizes, with all featuring bathrooms—leftovers of the building’s hotel days, enhancing privacy and convenience. However, beware of the notorious elevators, often out of service and a source of frustration. Dorm options vary, with the high-cost triples offering generous bathrooms compared to the more cramped low-cost triples. The building also provides free gym membership to a neighboring gym, adding a perk to its offerings. While the neighborhood is deemed safe and Clark Street station is right beneath the building, some find it a walk from the main campuses, and local dining options sparse. Overall, Clark Street offers a vivid community experience, but its aged facilities and variability in room comfort might sway your decision.

NYU, or New York University, is a private research university located in New York City, United States.

Living on campus is not mandatory, except for students studying away at NYU-NYC from NYU-Shanghai or NYU-Abu Dhabi. The majority of the rooms available for students are shared, with less than 3% being private. Tandon first year residents are assigned to Brooklyn residence halls, while Manhattan-based school first year residents are assigned to Manhattan residence halls with no exceptions.  

NYU dorms come in a few different styles: triple in unit or studio, double in unit and double in studio, with or without kitchen inside depends on the building. NYU also offers lower cost options for students, such as 3 people living in a double. On-campus living is not a requirement but most commonly first-year students would choose to live in dorms.

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