99 Claremont Avenue

Located just a few blocks from Columbia’s Morningside campus at Claremont Avenue and 122nd Street, 99 Claremont Avenue is Columbia’s first residence hall dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in the Columbia School of General Studies (GS). After undergoing a gut renovation that prioritized energy efficiency, modern amenities, and the preservation of its historic architecture, this building will welcome its first cohort of residents in Fall 2026.

Kindly note that subletting is not permitted at this building.

Building Details:

: Built in:
: 1931; renovated in 2026

: Entrance Location:
: 99 Claremont Avenue

: Number of Floors:
: 9

: Number of Residential Rooms/Beds:
: 239 rooms, 313 beds

: Accessible:
: Yes

: Air Conditioning:
: Central Air

: Laundry Location:
: 1st Floor

: Laundry Hours:
: 24/7

: Trash & Recycling Disposal Location:
: Refuse room on each floor

: Resident Manager:
: Enian Shubleka

: Back-up Resident Manager:
: Luis DeJesus

: Director of Asset Management:
: Jennifer Santoro

: Fire Safety Plan:
: Download

Resources:

The 99 Claremont Avenue Building Guide is your go-to reference for living in the building. It covers amenities, shared space guidelines, key policies, emergency information, and important contacts. We recommend reviewing it before move-in and keeping it handy throughout the year.

Building Amenities:

Door Attendant - Full-time
Bike Storage Room
Central Air
Kitchenettes on every residential floor
Fitness Center
Laundry in Building
Elevator Building
Rooftop Lounge and Garden
Student Lounge
Study Areas
Free high-speed WiFi provided

Residential Spaces:

99 Claremont offers a mix of single and double room options for GS students.

Single rooms provide a private living space and are available to students of all genders who have opted into gender neutral housing.
Double rooms are shared by two students and are assigned as single-gender rooms.

Bathrooms
Each floor includes multiple single-use bathrooms that are shared by all residents on the floor. These bathrooms are private and available to students of any gender.

Amenities
Each floor features a shared lounge space and a pantry with a sink and limited storage for resident use. A full communal kitchen is located on the ground floor.

Sample Floor Plan & Photos:

Note: Floor plans are provided for illustrative purposes only. Finishes, layouts, and furnishings may vary and may not reflect the exact conditions of each space.