Housing & Residential Life Information at LIM College

Make yourself at home in Manhattan.

Nothing compares to life in NYC. It's colorful, fast-paced, and never dull.

You can choose to live in our space at the brand-new FOUND Study - Midtown East residence hall, or strike out on your own to find a place that fits your individual needs.

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LIM Students' Experience at the FOUND Study Residence Hall

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Double Room with Desk in FOUND Study - Midtown East

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FOUND Study - Midtown East

LIM has dedicated floors at the brand-new FOUND Study in Midtown East.

This modern student residence is in the heart of Manhattan at Lexington Ave. and 51st St.—a quick walk from both of our academic buildings and steps from multiple subway and bus lines.

Renovated in 2022, FOUND Study features double rooms w/private bathrooms, a fitness center, 24hr security, laundry room, bike storage, a communal kitchen and dining room, as well as numerous co-living amenities.

LIM will occupy two floors with standard double rooms, deluxe doubles, and limited single rooms.

All rooms will include:

One microwave
One refrigerator
One closet

Rooms also include one set of furniture per resident, including:

Twin XL bed and mattress 2-drawer dresser
Desk
Desk chair

Deluxe double rooms include a kitchenette, which includes a refrigerator and microwave as well as a sink and electric cooktop.

Address: 569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

24-hour security, including staffing and turnstile/keycard access
24-hour on-site maintenance
Large and small classrooms and study space
Library and computer stations with printing area
Communal kitchen and dining area
Movie screening/lounge area
Storage lockers and bike storage
Automated package alert system and mail/package room
24/7 fitness center
Rooftop lounge (coming May 2023)
Events and programming for all FOUND residents and specific programming and support for LIM students
Live-in professional and student staff

New and returning students can apply using the housing application. Please submit the application and the $725 housing deposit to complete your application.

Fall 2023 Deadlines and Timeline

March 1: Fall 2023 Housing App Live for Returning Students, Early Action Students, and Fashion Scholars

March 20: Housing App Live for All Incoming Students

May 1: Priority deadline for new and continuing students

May 16: Students notified if approved for a spot or if they are offered a position on the waitlist.

Ongoing: Application remains open, and spots approved as received or added to the waitlist (if student would like to be)

Early-August: Room assignments and roommates shared with students via email

Early-August: Communicate with waitlist about their status, provide option to withdraw from waitlist

August 29: New Graduate Student and New International Student Residence Hall Move-In

August 30: New Undergraduate Student and New International Student Residence Hall Move-In

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The Commute to Class

.6 mile, 12 minute walk to 5th Ave
.4 mile, 8 minute walk to Maxwell Hall

Security

The building has 24/7 on-site security and access is managed by card swipes and turnstiles at all times.

Staff Support

LIM will have a live-in, professional Residential Community Coordinator living on the premise as well as four student Residential Community Advisors. These staff will support programming, outreach, and student support exclusively for LIM students in the building. FOUND Study has on-call professional and student staff as well, including a Residence Director, Resident Advisors, security, and maintenance staff.

Housing Costs

For the 2023-2024 academic year, the cost for housing will be:

Deluxe double room (with kitchenette): $16,911
Double room: $15,656
Single room*: $21,591
Triple room*: $13,725

All prices are for the entire academic year. Room type requests are not guaranteed.

* Limited number of single-occupancy and triple-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms

Financial Aid

Students are able to use their financial aid to pay for housing. This does not apply to the deposit and they will need to pay for this when they submit their housing application. Students should work with their financial aid counselor in SFS to complete the necessary paperwork to apply for financial aid to help cover the cost of their housing.

Payments are due by July 27, 2023 for tuition and fees

Financial aid can be utilized to help cover the cost of housing.
- Parent PLUS Loans
- Private Student Loans (Sallie Mae, College Ave, etc.)
Payment for the Fall semester is due by July 27, 2023.
- Payment Plans are available to spread out the cash payments www.limcollege.edu/pay
Students utilizing financial aid need to have their paperwork in order by July 27, 2023.
- Each student will have an assigned Financial Aid Counselor who can help them through the process.

Move-In

Visit our Move-In page for all the details.

Roommates

Students may select a student as a roommate for a double room
- Add the name of your selected roommate into your housing application
- Both students must select each other in the application process
- If you find a roommate after your application is already submitted, please email residencelife@limcollege.edu with this information ASAP and we will do our best to honor requests, both students must email us with this information for your request to be considered
Gender inclusive housing is an option, students can choose any roommate they would like and as long as requests are mutual we will do our best to honor them
To ensure student roommate requests are given priority, both students must meet all application and payment deadlines
Students looking for roommates can attend our Roommate Mixers to meet and mingle with other students and meet potential roommates.

Mail and Packages

Students will receive automated alerts notifying them of package arrivals. The building has a secured package room staffed during set hours when students can retrieve packages on the main floor of the building.

Students moving in and can schedule packages to arrive no earlier than 48 hours prior to their move in. Please mail packages to:

YOUR NAME
569 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022

Other Housing Options

Off-Campus Housing

If FOUND Study - Midtown East doesn't offer the kind of accommodations and lifestyle you're looking for, here are some resources to help find the place you'll call home.

(The links and information on this page are for informational purposes only. LIM College does not have a relationship with/endorse any entity listed here.)