620 W 116th St

Designed in the Beaux Arts style by Schwartz & Gross and built in 1906 as the "Porter Arms" apartment building.

Location	620 West 116th Street (at the corner of Riverside Drive)
Population	A mix of upperclass students, primarily Seniors
Room Layout	Singles and double rooms in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-person suites (floor plans)
Furniture	Bed (XL Twin), desk, chair, dressers, and either a freestanding wardrobe or closet
Security	24-hour access attendant at the front desk (phone number)
Internet	Wireless internet access
Cable	Students may arrange cable TV service with Spectrum Cable for a fee
Bathrooms	Each suite has its own bathroom
Kitchens	Each suite has a kitchen with a sink, gas stove, refrigerator, and cabinet space. Students may bring a microwave for use in the kitchen. For a list of kitchen appliances are not permissible, please visit Prohibited Items.
Laundry	Located in the basement (more info)
Mail & Packages	All students receive mail & packages at the Student Mail Room in Altschul
Accessibility	Entrance is wheelchair accessible through the front door; elevators stop at all floors. However, Suites 1A, 1B, and 1C have steps leading to them and are not wheelchair accessible.
AC	620 does not have air-conditioning. Neither window nor portable ACs are permitted. Info about heating & cooling

Note: Smoking is not permitted in any Barnard residence hall.

Virtual Tour

Floor Plans (PDF)

Note: Room size, layout, and furniture configuration may vary. Unfortunately we cannot provide photos of specific rooms.