Weinstein Hall is a popular choice for freshman students, primarily because of its prime location near Washington Square Park, which offers the convenience of a quick walk to classes and various dining options. While this dorm features two types of dining facilities, "downstein" for traditional meals and "upstein" for a food court-like experience, the condition of its facilities often draws mixed reviews. Students frequently mention that the rooms have concrete cinderblock walls, giving them a somewhat prison-like appearance; they're small but mostly private, with shared two-person bathrooms. Many students enjoy the vibrant community and accessibility of amenities, including a Chick-fil-A on site. However, issues like unreliable elevators, occasional power outages, roach infestations, dimly lit hallways, and sudden fire alarms can detract from the living experience. Despite these drawbacks, Weinstein Hall is appreciated for its social atmosphere and proximity, aspects that often outweigh the older infrastructure for many students.

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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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