Located at 240 E 26th St, New York, 10010, United States, Urban 26 is a student housing facility in New York that provides comfortable student accommodation for urban lifestyles. The student housing in New York is a perfect place to stay for various purposes, including individual and shared stays, with fully furnished studio and 1B apartments featuring private bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. The student housing is located in a perfect area, close to top institutions such as the School of Visual Arts at a 6-minute walk, Baruch College at a 5-minute walk, and CUNY Hunter College at a 6-minute walk.
Among the most student-friendly places across the globe, New York City is an exceptional place with a potent mix of academic excellence, professional opportunities, and cultural diversity. With a high employment rate of 95%, New York City is a hub of economic growth, and its happiness index ranges from 70-75%, mainly due to its lifestyle, opportunities, and social environment. With an overall safety index of 50-55%, New York City is a relatively safe place, and with a walkability score of 88/100, commuting is not a hassle since high walkability is a plus. With over 120,000 international students, New York City is a hub of diversity, and its academic environment is very inclusive. With Central Park and the famous Broadway theatre performances, New York City is a place of perfect balance between education and entertainment.
Urban 26 240 E 26th Street New York, provides a variety of modern student housing according to different tastes. The apartments offer 3 well-designed studios and 4 1B apartments, which are modern and comfortable. The studios are designed to make students comfortable and productive. The apartments offer a variety of options, such as #26-2A, #26-4A, #26-3A, a fully equipped kitchen, a coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes, silverware, a freezer, a kettle, a microwave, an oven, hot water, towels, clothing storage, a desk, a laptop workspace, a bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning, heating, a dryer, and an iron. Additionally, Urban 26 New York offers 4 1B units namely #26-2B, #26-4B, #26-1C, and #26-3B which come equipped with a private bathroom and kitchen, a refrigerator, a stove, a coffee maker, a microwave, an oven, a bedroom, a desk, a TV, clothing storage, hot water, a bathtub, a washer, a dryer, towels, internet, air conditioning, and a heater.
These student apartments in New York at 240 E 26th St have been well planned to ensure a well-balanced lifestyle with facilities such as water, Wi-Fi, heating, and electricity all included. Other important facilities include high security surveillance, a laundry facility, entry systems, an elevator, a carbon monoxide detector, free parking and a study area.
Urban 26 New York is close to several top universities, such as Studio Jewelers Ltd, just a 14-minute walk away, and The New School, located within 26 minutes away. Urban 26 240 E 26th Street is close to restaurants for grabbing a quick bite or exploring, popular spots like Frozen Bliss and The Halal Guys are easily accessible. The area also features great cafes such as Dunkin', ideal for study sessions or casual hangouts. For groceries, stores like D'agostino Supermarkets Inc, Morton Williams Supermarkets and Morton Williams Wines and Spirits are conveniently located 5 minutes walk away. If nightlife is your scene, NYC offers countless bars and lounges within a short distance. For medical needs, hospitals such as Mount Sinai Hospital are 20 minutes' drive away, and pharmacies like Walgreens Pharmacy are within a 1-minute walk. Shopping destinations like Times Square and Fifth Avenue are just a short 11-minute commute away.
For activities and sightseeing, having Urban 26 New York as your student apartment in New York is a bingo card, with various things to do. Proximity to famous green spaces like Central Park and Washington Square Park. New York is also known for its concert culture, and with places like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History to visit. If one is a theatre enthusiast, then Broadway and the surrounding area in Times Square is a must-visit for some world-class theatre. New York is also a city for sports lovers, with a thriving sports culture and places like Madison Square Garden to watch basketball, boxing, and more. There is plenty else that the city has to offer. For instance, students may visit SoHo for shopping, visit Chinatown for good food, go on a boat tour to see the Statue of Liberty, or unwind at the Hudson River Park. Seasonal activities include the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and the New Year’s Eve in Times Square.
Urban 26 New York provides seamless off-campus student housing nyc with connectivity for students to move around. For instance, the closest Subway stations are 23rd St and 33rd St, with a 20-minute walk. Bus connectivity is also provided, with bus stations like 3 Ave/e 24 St and E 23 St/2 Ave within a 5-minute walk. Major areas can be covered within a 10 to 30-minute drive. New York City also provides alternative modes of transport like cycling, taxis, and ride-sharing services like Uber. Additionally, airports like John F. Kennedy International Airport are within a 30- to 60-minute drive.
Student has to pay a booking deposit to book this property.
Students need to pay US$1000 refundable deposit for stays less than 6 months and 1 months rent for stays more than 6 months.
Rent needs to be paid monthly, in advance.
1. Cleaning fee: Landlords will charge a one-time cleaning fee which covers the cleaning necessary at the end of Tenants’ stay. 2. Utilities fee: Utility fee is included up to US$100, if it goes over the US$100, the tenant will be liable for the difference. 3. Cable upgrade (per request): Landlord provides basic cable and internet. If a tenant would like to have additional channels during their stay an additional charge of US$75.00 - US$125.00 would be required. 4. Lost/Misplaced Keys: Please be advised that the landlord must collect all key sets provided at the end of the tenants’ stay. If for any reason the tenant loses key(s) or gets locked out and needs to get back into the apartment, there will be a surcharge of US$50.00 to cover expenses for key copies or locksmith if occurring outside of business hours (refer to lease for business hours) 5. Rent Late Fees – Please be advised that rent is due on the 5th of each month. Please make monthly rent payments with appropriate time to avoid being charged a late fee of US$50.00, which will be applied for each time that monthly rent is not received on or before the 5th of each month. 6. Pet Fees: US$350.