About the Property
The Hancock House is a popular student accommodation in New York that has a number of large rooms to offer to the students. Being in the close vicinity of Brooklyn Law College and CUNY Hunter College makes it an ideal choice for students.
Features
The rooms are fully furnished and feature a full-sized bed, a side table, a study desk and a wardrobe. They also include large windows, allowing for sunshine and fresh air and air conditioners to set the ambience of the room. The kitchen comes well equipped with stove tops, microwave, oven and fridge to give you all the appliances required to make a meal. It also comes with a lot of cabinets to store all the groceries and snacks. The common amenities at the building are inclusive of free high-speed wi-fi, regular professional cleaning and the common laundry room. With the gym and the courtyard, one can choose to get a quick workout done before the classes or take a quiet walk. With all the utility bills included in the rent, the students wouldn’t have to worry about any overdue expenses.
Location and What's Hot?
The neighborhood is surrounded by restaurants and cafes where you relax with friends and also experience fine dining. For a more friendly night out, you can visit The Bushwick Diner which is a short drive away from the property. The students can visit Carrizal for a more sophisticated experience. For the weekend attractions like the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park could be visited.
Commute
The location of the place makes it extremely commutable and accessible as one can take a bus from Wilson Ave/Putnam Av or Wilson Av/Cornelia St bus stop which are at a 5-minute walk from the property, A train could also be boarded from the Knickerbocker Av subway station which is a 14-minute walk from the property.
What will you get
Your Rent Include
Common Amenities
Booking Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is coliving?
Coliving is a shared housing model. Tenants, whom they call members, share kitchens, living rooms and other common spaces with all members, and have a private or shared bedrooms. Everything is included in their flat fee: utilities, WiFi, weekly cleaning, furniture, appliances, kitchen supplies, and the basics of what you would need upon moving into a new place, along with most events.
What's your availability?
Availability is always changing, so well send you their current availability (based on the type of room you're looking for) in an offer when you apply (which is free). The availability in the offer sheet is subject to change, as people sign offers on a first-come-first-serve basis.
What do your cleaners clean?
Their trusted team cleaning team prepares your room before your stay, then cleans all common/shared areas and restocks all supplies during your stay.
What is the price?
Prices vary depending on which house you choose and whether you choose to stay in a private or a shared room. Exact pricing can be found on the specific webpage for each of their houses in New York, Jersey City and San Francisco.
Why are there no addresses for your houses on the website?
For the security of their current members living in their spaces, they do not reveal the exact address of the spaces until you receive an offer. All of their houses are within a 10-minute walk of a subway line. You can check out the approximate locations of their houses here.
So you guys are an apartment?
No! locations are within apartment buildings, but operate unlike any apartment you've ever been it. Coliving is a shared housing model, so space is shared across apartments. However, if you and your friends would like to rent a full private apartment, please enquire and we'll see what they can do!
Who are the type of people who usually live in your spaces?
The typical people who live in their spaces are between the ages of 21 and 35; around half are international members and half are American; about 30 percent are students (undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, or short-term programs); and 70 percent are already in their professional fields, from all different professional backgrounds! The gender breakdown changes all the time, but on average its 50-50.
What if I've paid and now I can't come? (Pre-arrival cancellation)If you need to cancel more than 60 days before your arrival, you will be refunded your entire first months rent and your entire security deposit. If you need to cancel between 60 days and 30 days before your arrival, you will receive half your payments back (minus fees). If you cancel less than 30 days before your arrival, you will receive no refund.
What are the rooms like?
They have everything from single rooms with private bathrooms to shared rooms with shared bathrooms, depending on your budget. Let us know what you are looking for and well be happy to accommodate. You can check out their rooms here.
What happens after I apply?
If everything checks out, well send you a follow-up email within one business day with an offer.
When will I receive an offer?
Within one business day of filling out their application. Usually the same day as your application submission, even on weekends!
How many people are in each house?
It depends on the house, but their houses range from 6 members to 65 members. Keep in mind these members are spread across multiple apartments, in both share and private rooms.
How big are the rooms?
Smallest private rooms are around 70 square feet and their largest private rooms are around 140 square feet, and they have everything in-between. their smallest two-person room is around 75 square feet, and their largest is around 170 square feet. To see the exact size of their rooms, please schedule a viewing of our house. Viewings can only be scheduled after applying and receiving an offer
Whats included in my rent?
Your room, bed (prepared), utilities, wifi, move-in ready furniture, cleaning services, working space, security systems, constant access to your house leader, Netflix and new friends :).
How do I pay for rent?
All payments are sent as electronic invoices sent to your email. You may pay in any electronic format; they discourage cash or checks, though it is possible. For your first moth's rent, you will receive an invoice to pay after being approved as a client. For all future month's payments, when you pay depends on when you move in. If you aren't moving in on the first day of the month, your first months invoice will be for one month starting from your move-in date. For the second invoice, you will be billed a pro-rated amount until the last day of the month. After that, all future months will be billed from the first day of the month to the last day of the month. If you are moving in on the first of the month, your rent is always due on the first of the month, with no pro-rated invoices.
What's the security like at your locations?
Most of their locations are equipped with keypad access and an August Lock security system, although a few use traditional keyed locks. they have Nest security systems in all of their common areas to keep everyone's valuables safe. These are not monitored, and are only accessed when their members request that they look at them for justifiable purposes (missing items left in common rooms, suspicious activity, etc.). Most of their locations also have lockers for members valuables. In addition to the above, coliving provides a unique, unintended security benefit: Because many people are living in the same spaces, there is virtually always someone at home.
Why are there no locks on the doors?
The New York Housing Department policy disallows residential properties from placing locks on bedroom doors for fire safety purposes; however, even if property were allowed to put locks on the doors, property is committed to providing safe and secure coliving spaces through trust and mutual respect. Bedroom doors are unlocked because it is a display of this trust and respect; on top of their security systems mentioned above, their members are selected for their appreciation of a safe environment.
How do you create a sense of community?
From their house leaders (who will meet you upon arrival), to the events they hold multiple times per month, their team is dedicated to giving you the sense of community you are looking for, whether in a professional or personal capacity. You may choose to be as involved or uninvolved as youd like; you are welcome to stay with us either way! Check out their blog to get an understanding of their community.
Can I extend my lease?
Yes! Theyre happy to have their members stay longer; however, they can't extend you lease if they don't know about your extension. As soon as you decide to extend your lease, let us know by emailing them. If you have not committed to an extension, your bed can be reserved by anyone admitted to property
How does the mail work here?
Just address your mail to your houses address and our staff will make sure it gets inside. Follow the directions in your move-in guide to ensure a successful delivery.
Is there laundry?
It depends on the house, so some houses have no machine (but laundromats right around the corner), some houses have coin-operated machines and some have free laundry. You can find out the specifics on the house pages.
Who is the house leader and what do they do?
Their house leaders are members who stay at their houses to help you out! They help with move-ins, move-outs, events and general help. They live in the house and are always accessible
Guest policy?
Tenant is permitted an overnight guest up to 8 nights per month (2 nights/week). Guests must be at least 18 years of age; exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis. If you have a significant-other that you would like to share a room with, you are more than welcome to have them join the lease for an additional $200/month (pending a successful background check). If you would like to have guests over during the day, you may do so as long as its not during quiet-hours.
Animals/Pets?
While they abide by all current housing laws, please understand that this is a coliving space and that current and future members that you share the space with may be allergic to your animal.
Are couples allowed?
Yes! There is just a $200/month surcharge for couples, or any situation in which two people are sharing a private room.
Are the bedrooms co-ed? What about the rest of the houseAll rooms are gender separated unless otherwise requested by a group. The other spaces are shared by all!
When/how will you refund my security deposit?
Security deposits are refunded within 15 days of departure from property premises. Deposits are returned to the account they were paid with, and this is the only way they are able to return funds. If you have since closed the account that you used to pay the security deposit, contact that bank, explain the situation, and they usually can temporarily re-open the account so you can receive and withdraw the funds. If you paid us your security deposit using Hello Rented, the security deposit will be refunded to Hello Rented. If you paid us your security deposit in cash, you will receive it back in cash or through bank transfer.