The Office of Student Life has references for living in the city. There is a housing registry that is a list of rooms and apartments available for rent in the area. Many of the neighbors listing their rooms or apartments, have housed our students for years and love having Manhattan School of Music students live in their apartment, home or building. In addition, staff can refer you to helpful guides available with information about finding housing in the city and knowing your rights as tenants.

The housing registry is a regularly updated information source which lists available apartment rental opportunities and apartment share opportunities, as well as the occasional opportunity to live rent-free in exchange for services such as babysitting, dog-walking or errand-running. Please note that we do not inspect apartments on the list, nor do we take any responsibility for the quality of rooms or apartments. The list of off-campus housing is available to current and new students in the Office of Student Life.

Please keep in mind that all undergraduate students must live in the Andersen Hall during their first and second year. Exceptions are made for students who are married or have special medical needs. Requests for exemptions from the housing requirement must be made in writing each year, as the housing forms are due. The exemption request is sent to the following address:
Director of Student Life
120 Claremont Avenue
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY 10027

For information about living on-campus, visit our Residence Life page.