Erol Balkan, professor of economics, is the contact person regarding summer housing in New York City. Tenants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. These apartments are only available to current Hamilton students and alumni. Hamilton College reserves the right to rent only those apartments where minimum occupancy levels can be met.
Apartment details:
- located at 1 West Street (in lower Manhattan, on the corner of Battery Park Place and West Street);
- 3 apartments available from June 1 to August 10;
- maximum 5 tenants in an apartment;
- $450 security deposit (will be refunded after occupancy ends, may be pro-rated based on damages to apartment or contents);
- $950/month per tenant, August rent will be prorated;
- corner apartments with sweeping views, 27th, 30th, and 32nd floors;
- 1903 building completely renovated in 2000;
- 2 bedrooms (with bunk beds);
- 2 baths;
- kitchen and living room;
- completely furnished (even has utensils);
- tenants required to bring their own linens;
- garden terrace;
- 24/7 security, concierge for packages, valet;
- convenient shopping, including pharmacy and delicatessen in building;
- many parks nearby for recreation, picnics, abundant music and entertainment, and contemplation.
A manager is hired by the college to oversee the summer rental program and to act as an intermediary between the students and the landlord. The manager also takes care of key arrangements, inspections, collects rents, etc.
If you are interested in renting one of the Hamilton apartments in New York City, deliver your security deposit check for $450 (payable to the Trustees of Hamilton College) to:
Professor Erol Balkan
Economics Department
Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
Mail checks no later than April 15. Once tenants are selected, they will be notified and their first month's rent ($950) will be due on May 21. A signed occupancy agreement will also be required prior to the move-in date. Security deposit checks will be returned to those students and alumni not selected as tenants.
For more details about the apartments, a map of the area, and photos of the rooms, visit the Hamilton in New York City Web site.
