This place is a dump. The hallways are painted yellow with brown carpet, and it reeks of stale soup. When I got to my room, there were scuff marks all over the floor, the stink had rust stains in it, you could see the soap scum in the bathroom, the blinds were broken, and the door to the bathroom doesn't even close all the way. I call this place a prison cell. After decorating the room all weekend, it does look more homey, but then I remember where I am when I have to go to the bathroom with the door open. If I could just stay in my room and not have to get out of this place every morning by walking down these disgusting hallways, I'd be happy. Some of you thinking about interning in New York have probably read something about Educational Housing Services, Inc. I want to keep my anonymity on this blog, but I have to put this place on blast. If you can help it...don't move here. Its overpriced for what you get, and I won't even mention their absurd guest policy. An example: when they say all rooms are air conditioned, they forget to mention that its a window unit circa 1975.
Labels: ehs, housing, new york, night before
Hey which dorm were you in? I'm thinking of the Brooklyn Heights dorm or the new one on the Upper East Side for Spring.
Thanks!
Hey Laura--I'm in their Midtown location. I've heard the Brooklyn one is newer but that you kind of get the same thing with most of them. Check out yelp.com and search Educational Housing Services or each individual location. E-mail me if you have any other questions! :-)
I currently reserved their 55 John Street residence. Should I cancel?
Hey Lynette, I never visited that residence so I'm not really sure...have you tried checking out yelp.com and seeing if there are any reviews on it? Let me know how it goes and good luck!