Cleaning and Maintenance | Students

Residents of Columbia Residential are expected to maintain clean and safe living conditions in their unit. Rooms, apartments, and common areas should be kept tidy and free of clutter to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all. Storage is not permitted in common areas of apartment shares or dormitory-style housing. Trash and recycling must be disposed of regularly and responsibly.

Failure to meet these sanitation and safety standards may result in:

  • Fines
  • Cleaning charges (minimum $200)
  • Loss of housing eligibility

Living Room / Bedrooms/ Hallways / Corridors

  • Keep floors and surfaces free of clutter, spills, and grime.
  • Sweep and vacuum floors regularly.
  • Dust and clean hard surfaces (furniture, windowsills).
  • Vacuum soft furniture (couches, chairs).
  • Shared furniture and storage items (bookcases, shoe racks) must be equally accessible to all residents

 

Kitchen

  • Wipe down cabinets, drawers, countertops, stovetop, and appliances.
  • Dispose of expired food and leftovers.
  • Sweep and mop floors, including hard-to-reach areas (under the stove, behind the refrigerator and counters/walls).
  • Take out the trash regularly—at least once per week.
  • Cabinet and refrigerator space must be equally shared among roommates.

 

Bathroom

  • Scrub and disinfect the sink, faucet, and surrounding areas.
  • Thoroughly clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out.
  • Clean the shower and/or tub.
  • Mop or Swiffer the floors.
  • All bathroom storage and space must be equally shared among roommates.

For questions or concerns, residents can contact Columbia Residential at (212) 854-9300 or [email protected].