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Housing

Students debate social scene of Carman single-sex floors

Residents on Carman floors two and three have different feelings on the social dynamics of single-sex housing.

Residents on Carman floors two and three have different feelings on the social dynamics of single-sex housing.

Housing site problems continue

For a second day in a row, students are reporting difficulties with the housing registration site.

For a second day in a row, students are reporting difficulties with the housing registration site.

Transparency and Harmony Hall

Given the yearly madness and the inevitable impact that the aforementioned changes will have on students’ lives, there is one goal that the administration should pursue this spring: greater transparency.

Given the yearly madness and the inevitable impact that the aforementioned changes will have on students’ lives, there is one goal that the administration should pursue this spring: greater transparency.

New policies combat dorm pests

Students may complain of pervasive pest problems, but Columbia officials insist that new pest control measures counter the trend.

Students may complain of pervasive pest problems, but Columbia officials insist that new pest control measures counter the trend.

Brownstone housing offered to undergrads

A brownstone at 548 W. 113th St. will be included in the 2010 room selection process in March—the first time a brownstone will be included in the housing lottery. The option will be offered to undergraduate students due to the need to accommodate increasing class sizes.

A brownstone at 548 W. 113th St. will be included in the 2010 room selection process in March—the first time a brownstone will be included in the housing lottery. The option will be offered to undergraduate students due to the need to accommodate increasing class sizes.

Harlem real estate market mixed

Brokers in West Harlem are facing hard times, though some statistics show signs that the market is on the rise.

Brokers in West Harlem are facing hard times, though some statistics show signs that the market is on the rise.

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Harlem under construction: mapping a new landscape

Harlem is under reconstruction as several new condos on Frederick Douglass prepare to open their doors in the spring.

Harlem’s Cluster House facility prepares for renovation

Cluster House, a facility for formerly homeless women diagnosed with severe mental illnesses is primed for a makeover.

Cluster House, a facility for formerly homeless women diagnosed with severe mental illnesses is primed for a makeover.

P.A’.L.A.N.T.E. organizes against landlords in Harlem

At the first awards luncheon for People Against Landlord Abuse and Tenant Exploitation—a local tenants right organization—the directors spoke of their growing programs to protect residents of Harlem, along with an upcoming party, which will feature a piñata shaped like a landlord.

At the first awards luncheon for People Against Landlord Abuse and Tenant Exploitation—a local tenants right organization—the directors spoke of their growing programs to protect residents of Harlem, along with an upcoming party, which will feature a piñata shaped like a landlord.

Federal stimulus to fund Harlem housing projects

The West Harlem Group Assistance Unity Apartments is slated to become the latest beneficiary of federal stimulus funds.

The West Harlem Group Assistance Unity Apartments is slated to become the latest beneficiary of federal stimulus funds.