Housing Information & Referral Service

The Housing Information and Referral Service provides individual consultations on renting or purchasing apartments and homes within commuting distance of Columbia University campuses. The service is available to all faculty, including faculty being recruited to the University, and to all other Columbia University employees.
For any issues with University provided housing, please contact Columbia Residential.

Services Offered
General Real Estate and Housing Information
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- Metropolitan New York area overview
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- Housing challenges in the New York area
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- Neighborhood information for NYC, Westchester, New Jersey and other areas
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- Map of local area with rental, co-op and condo building locations
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- Definition of real estate terminology
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- Issues of buying vs. renting
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- Information and contacts for realtors, attorneys, inspectors and other real estate professionals
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- Eligibility and requirements, including Dean's approval, for The Provost's Faculty Housing Assistance Program (HAP2)
Rental Options
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- Landlord and managing agent information
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- Lease information
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- Tenant information
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- Short term and temporary housing options
Purchasing Options
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- The process of purchasing a property
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- Mortgage information and options
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- Affinity Lending Program


Questions?
For more information or to make an appointment, contact:
Alice Lesman, Director of Housing Information and Referral
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (212) 851-9182
Fax: (212) 851-1886
Columbia University
516 West 112th Street (Lionsgate Complex)
New York, NY 10025