The New School summer housing?

I spent a summer here. They put you down in the financial district, which is convenient if you're working down there. It was like a block from the Federal Reserve, 2-3 blocks up from Wall St, and like 2-3 blocks from Stone Street (a popular bar/restaurant area), as well.

Rooms are nice and are suite-style, although the kitchen appliances don't work (intentionally...something to do with the fire code). Don't pay extra for a single, though. Many of the "singles" are actually just beds placed in the living room/kitchen of the suites. You would still share a bathroom with at least 1 other person, although many of the "singles" have a room with a double attached to the suite, as well.

Rooms are only available to students with internships, so there are pretty much no New School students, which is good because they're all hippies. A good number of the kids staying there were bankers or professional-types ,although my roommate was working in fashion and fit about every stereotype of a guy who works in the industry. He was nice, but his personality didn't mesh well with me. I think I was unlucky, though. Most of the kids were cool/normal.

There is a doorman. It felt safe. There are resident advisers who go to the New School and are familiar with the area. They hold social functions weekly, which are usually well-attended if you're interested in that kind of stuff. Overall, the housing was pretty good. Just be aware that when you pay for a single you may not be getting as much privacy as you might have anticipated.