Rubin Hall — Local services in New York

I was a resident of this hall between 1980 and 1982 back when it wasn't so regimented. It was a much better time then. Not just freshmen, but variety of years. RA's were unobtrusive but there if you needed them. As for the complainers, I also lived in Rubin during the summers and the lack of air conditioning was not a problem. Noise? Honking horns are a fact of life in Manhattan. Today's youth simply want and need to be catered to. The only complaint I had then was the supercilious attitude of the workers in the dining hall. Major league chip on the shoulder, but you...

An INTRUDER unaffiliated with NYU was able to pass into this residence hall THREE times and slept OVERNIGHT twice. He reportedly followed female students. Terrible security and I am scared to still be living here. Also, no air conditioning, terrible water pressure in showers and sinks, and windows don’t fully close (in my room at least) so all street noises are audible during the night. Piano in piano room is old and broken. Washing machines in creepy...

I lived here from 1988 to 1990. This is when NYU wasn't half as popular as it is today! And living in Rubin Hall was definitely the highlight of my time at NYU! My son goes to NYU now, and I'm really happy to say that we're an NYU family. I was sad that he couldn't live in Rubin Hall though, since he is in Tandon. Rubin Hall always have the best memories for me. It's too bad they closed down the...