Utilities (Student)
Heat, hot water and trash removal are always included in rent for all residents.
Electricity and cooking gas are included in the rent for students who live in apartment shares or dorms, and most students in private, couple and family apartments.
- The inclusion of utility charges in rent typically saves student residents $100-$200 per month, depending on the size of the unit.
- Residents who do not have service should reach out to their building super for assistance.
Building owners are legally required to provide heat and hot water to residents:
- Hot water must be available year-round at a constant minimum temperature of 120°F.
- Heat must be provided from October 1 through May 31.
For more details, residents can review the Columbia Residential Heat & Hot Water Policy.
Internet Service varies by building across the student housing portfolio. Residents can view the service available in their building by logging into the Housing Portal to review the amenities link on the Assignment page.
ApartmentNet (Wired Internet Service)
Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) provides ApartmentNet, a wired internet service available in over 100 Columbia Residential buildings equipped with Ethernet jacks in every apartment.
- Residents in ApartmentNet-wired buildings must bring their own router to set up a personal Wi-Fi network.
- For a list of wired buildings, visit the Morningside Heights Wired ApartmentNet Buildings page.
Pre-Installed Wi-Fi
In select student apartment buildings, Wi-Fi is pre-installed. Residents in these buildings may contact [email protected] for troubleshooting.
Wi-Fi-enabled buildings include:
- 74 West 108th Street
- 124 La Salle Street
- 608 West 113th Street
- 608 West 114th Street
- 610 West 113th Street
- 610 West 114th Street
- 614 West 114th Street
- 3260 Henry Hudson Parkway
Wi-Fi Not Included
Residents in units not equipped with an internet connection will need to contact an outside internet service provider.(e.g. Spectrum, Verizon, etc.).