FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 3 - The House at Cornell Tech

Q: Q. IS THERE BICYCLE STORAGE?

A: Yes, bicycle storage is available for residents on the ground level of the building. You will be asked to complete a bicycle registration form and return it to the building concierge desk to have on file.

Q: Q: IS PARKING AVAILABLE?

A: There is no on-site parking available in the building. However, there is a municipal garage, Motorgate parking at the north end of the island where you may park vehicles for a daily or monthly rate. There is also metered street parking around the island and availability is very limited. Click here for additional information. As an alternative, you can explore a number of public transit options. There’s convenient on-island transport via the Red Bus shuttle (which is a free service and can take you throughout the island). Service to Manhattan, Queens, and beyond is available via the island’s subway station, Roosevelt Island Tram, MTA bus, and ferry service.

Q: Q: SINCE MY APARTMENT COMES WITH FURNITURE, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I’LL NEED?

A: All apartments come furnished. This includes a bed with mattress, dresser, dining table, chairs, and desk. Kitchen appliances included are stand up fridge/freezer combination, electric stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Each resident will need to supply their own sheets, pillows, comforter/quilt/blanket, shower curtain (specifically size 72″ wide by 78″ long), trash can(s), hangers, and kitchenware such as dishes, utensils, cookware, and glasses. Small area rugs and any additional side lighting may be brought in, if desired.

Q: Q: IS THERE AN OPTION TO BE EMPLOYED AS A RESIDENT ASSISTANT FOR THE BUILDING?

A: The House at Cornell Tech is a full-service apartment building, not a dorm style residence hall. There are no resident assistants for this building. However, we offer 24/7 Concierge.

Q: Q: IS THIS A NON-SMOKING BUILDING?

A: The House at Cornell Tech is a non-smoking building and Cornell Tech is a non-smoking campus. Cornell Tech prohibits smoking and carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) in all indoor facilities, the rooftop terraces, and anywhere on the campus grounds.