Educational Housing Services — Local services in New York

Pros location: it's in a nice area. Metro and food places are right there security: it's safe gym membership: like its nice that it's included but gym memberships are frankly kinda cheap and this place is so over expensive is it really worth it?

Cons over expensive. Don't kid yourself, the room sizes are basically the same and your paying so much for a shoebox, dont elevators: break constantly. Before moving here I had only been stuck in 1 elevator for like 1 minute. Since moving here I've been stuck in an elevator 6 times for varying periods of time the longest was 14 minutes. air conditioning: breaks constantly, loud clicking noises, and they'll cut it off at terrible times like early September when it's still 80 degrees outside or in July when it's 90 degrees outside. Bring your own. fridge: the back of it leaks the kitchen: I can't describe enough how terrible it is. Each sink is like playing roulette. Will it be only freezing only hot as a volcano or not work at all? There's like 10 you'd think 1 would work. Also the stove smoke filter things all barely work or don't work at all. And people are just loud disgusting and disrespectful. the dining area: people will openly drink vending machines: will eat your money washers and dryers: break constantly, the washers will fill with a mysterious black liquid every once in a while RAs: I met 1 of my 2 RAs once in August and then never saw her again. I never met the other one. I still don't know their names, contact infor, or what room is theirs. God forbid I have an emergency maintenance staff: will talk down to you like you're a child, they also won't believe you when there is a problem television: this is me specific but when my tv broke in November theyreplaced it with a computer monitor wireless devices: if you have a printer you better have a cord, their WiFi doesn't allow printers or devices like Alexa or Google home guests: possibly the most embarrassing thing I've done in my adult life is checking in a guest here, it's terrible allergens: this place is a cesspool, multiple people had to move out and break their lease due to allergy issues. I had to buy a water filter for showers because I'd get rashes which has literally never happened before and happens nowhere else light: it's dark as hell, I'd suggest buying your own lights but they may get replaced while you're away lack of study rooms: they have like 2 but they're honestly terrible, hot as heck, and uncomfortable to sit in mail room: you could get a package at 7am but you won't be able to pick it up until 9pm walls and ceiling: super thin, you hear everything and I mean EVERYTHING view: honestly you may expect something nice because haha it's Brooklynand by the water. Just uhm don't expect a great view like really, mines a building ugly: the only pretty part of the building is the foyer everything else is ugly kind of false advertising: on their website they'll talk about certain amneties, but if you read the fine print on their website on a certain page you'll see which ones are crossed off

I moved here and to NYC for the first time not knowing anyone so I chose EHS student housing. Don't make my mistake. Find anywhere else. Their are cheaper and nice places in the same area. Do not live here.

Also if you ever have a problem they do not care and will not help you. Trust me they DO NOT CARE. If you have a problem CC your schools housing director on the email, that's the only way they listen. I was emailing the student housing for 4 months about an issue when finally I emailed my housing director and guess what it was fixed 3 days later. Is that a coincidence? I don't think so.

This place is terrible and they do not care about you. Move somewhere else....

I stayed at St. George Towers through a licensing agreement with my school for the Fall 2020/Spring 2021 year. While my experience for the Fall 2020 semester was overall fine, once the COVID pandemic hit, EHS completely fell flat.

I decided to leave NY to go back to my home state after spring break, and while home. my school decided to go virtual for the rest of the semester. This means that from Mid-March through Mid-July of my agreement, I did not occupy the building. NY was one of the worst states hit by the pandemic, so to me it made little sense to stay both in the building and the state. During this pandemic, use of certain utilities like the kitchen were limited, and the gym (the membership of which is included in the cost of living) was closed amongst other restrictions due to lockdown measures.

Upon contacting my school about a possible refund for the gym membership and certain utilities, or for some sort of discount to be considered for renewing our licensing agreements with EHS, I was told that EHS refused to provide any sort of relief. EHS claimed that the building was open 24/7, and no one actually had to leave during the pandemic if they didn't want to. Not only that, but they exorbitantly increased rent for the upcoming year (almost $5000 more yearly some rooms) -- all while failing to consider the fairness of everyone's situations or the true scope of the pandemic's impact.

Their lack of action is abhorrent and classless, to the point where its almost like an insult or slap to the face of all of us. Unless EHS takes some sort of action to rectify this behavior, I will never recommend this housing center to anyone and will continue to spread the truth about their harmful and...

I cannot express how amazing my time living with EHS has been. As a girl from a small town in South Carolina who has never been more than an hour away from her family, I was extremely anxious about moving to the city. EHS made the transition so smooth and the entire housing staff has been so helpful and kind during my summer here. Although I could go on and on about EHS, here are some of the biggest advantages from my perspective:

As I said, the staff here are always willing to help and show you the best places around to eat, or how to get to the subway etc. l

The events! EHS makes it their mission to help students have the summer of their lives in NYC and a big part of that is exploring all New York has to offer (touristy and local). From discounted broadway tickets, to local neighborhood tours and food festivals, I have been able to truly experience the best of New York.

The residents! Part of why I chose to live with EHS is because most of the other residents were in the same situation as myself-new to the city, interning somewhere, and possibly hoping to move back. It made for great company as well as good connections if I ever do move back!

Location and safety! My parents were so worried about me moving in but with the security cards and neighborhood placement, I never felt unsafe. The St. George Towers are in an upscale neighborhood with close subway stations, restaurants, shops and the best part is you get to experience as much of Brooklyn as you do Manhattan.

I am so grateful that EHS has played such a big role in helping me have an amazing summer. I definitely recommend them to other students looking to live...