Furniture, Fixtures, Keys and Locks | Students

The furniture provided in each unit varies based on size and layout. Generally, furnished accommodations include: 

Bedroom 

• Bed
  • Extra-long twin beds (38 inches wide × 80 inches long) are standard in most apartment shares, dorms, and studios under 300 sq. ft.
  • Full-size beds are provided in most other furnished units. 
• Dresser 
• Desk and desk chair 

Living Room and Kitchen 

• Couch and additional chairs 
• Coffee table 
• Dining table with chairs 

Residents are responsible for providing the following items: 

• Linens (including bed sheets, blankets, and towels)
• Dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils
• Air conditioners (if not provided in the unit)
• Area rugs – To comply with lease terms, residents must provide rugs that cover at least 80% of the floor area.
• Wi-Fi routers: Students living in Columbia Residential buildings equipped with ApartmentNet must provide their own router to establish a personal Wi-Fi network.

Residents are encouraged to review the Internet and Cable information to determine any additional technology needs specific to their building.

Protecting personal living spaces is a shared responsibility. To support safety and security, the following provisions apply:

• Keys, fobs, and access cards are the property of Columbia University and are issued solely for the use of the assigned resident. They may not be duplicated, loaned, or transferred to another person.
• Residents may not change, alter, or add locks or security devices to doors, nor install key boxes or unauthorized access systems.
• Apartment doors should remain locked at all times to protect personal belongings and the safety of the community.
• Lost, stolen, or malfunctioning keys or access devices must be reported immediately to Columbia Residential.
• All keys, fobs, and access cards must be returned at the end of the occupancy agreement or upon vacating the unit. Failure to return issued items will result in replacement charges.
• For lock-related concerns, residents may contact their building Superintendent or submit a Maintenance Request. For lockouts outside of business hours, residents should call the Facilities Service Center at (212) 854-2222. Please note that after-hours lockouts incur a service fee.

While Columbia Residential takes measures to promote safety, residents are expected to respect both community security and the privacy of their neighbors. The following policies apply to recording devices:

• Apart from ButterflyMX provided through Columbia Residential, recording devices such as cameras, video doorbells, and audio recorders are not permitted in interior common areas, including corridors, lounges, laundry rooms, and other shared spaces, unless prior approval is granted by Public Safety.
• Residents may not install or affix cameras or recording devices to apartment doors, door frames, or hallways, as these areas are considered common space.
• Alterations to door hardware, including the installation of peephole cameras or electronic recording devices.
• Columbia University may provide certain security measures in buildings, such as lobby attendants or TV monitoring (cameras). However, residents should be aware that the University makes no representation or guarantee regarding the functioning of these systems. 

Residents are encouraged to remain alert and proactive in maintaining community safety. Suspicious activity such as loitering, unauthorized entry, or unusual behavior should be reported immediately to Public Safety at (212) 854-5555.