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− | |Built=(Converted 1964) | + | |Built=(Converted [[1964]]) |
− | |Renovated= | + | |Renovated=[[2006]] - |
|Population=189}}'''Ruggles''' is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites. | |Population=189}}'''Ruggles''' is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Ruggles was originally the Arizona Hotel. In [[1964]], the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence. | + | Ruggles was originally the Arizona Hotel. In [[1964]], the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence. It was later made into undergraduate housing. |
Bad shit that's happened here: | Bad shit that's happened here: | ||
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== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
− | *A short walk to [[JJ's Place]], the [[John Jay Dining Hall]], [[Butler]], and [[Hamilton Hall]]. [[Strokos]] is practically next door. | + | * A short walk to [[JJ's Place]], the [[John Jay Dining Hall]], [[Butler]], and [[Hamilton Hall]]. [[Strokos]] is practically next door |
+ | * Parties more feasible than you'd think | ||
+ | * Some huge (175+ sq ft) singles | ||
+ | * Weekly cleaning of common areas | ||
+ | * High floors have access to the roof. Actually going up there is prohibited, but rarely enforced unless a lot of people are there | ||
+ | * Good soundproofing between rooms | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
− | * Exposed pipes | + | * Exposed pipes |
− | * Poor lighting | + | * Poor lighting |
− | * Rodent infestation | + | * Rodent infestation |
− | * Poor temperature regulation | + | * Poor temperature regulation |
− | * Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft) | + | * Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft) |
− | * Insufficient laundry equipment (4 washers and 4 dryers when all are operational | + | * Insufficient laundry equipment (4 washers and 4 dryers when all are operational) |
− | * | + | * Slow single elevator |
− | * No stair access to basement | + | * You have to take your garbage to the basement yourself |
− | * Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote) | + | * No stair access to basement |
+ | * Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote) | ||
* Many rooms exposed to nighttime noise on [[Frat Row]] | * Many rooms exposed to nighttime noise on [[Frat Row]] | ||
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Image:Ruggles8.gif|Floor 8 | Image:Ruggles8.gif|Floor 8 | ||
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+ | == Building addresss == | ||
+ | 508 W. 114th St.<br> | ||
+ | New York, NY 10027 | ||
== Map == | == Map == | ||
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40.805687, -73.962678, Ruggles residence hall | 40.805687, -73.962678, Ruggles residence hall | ||
</googlemap> | </googlemap> | ||
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+ | == External Links == | ||
+ | [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/residence-halls/ruggles/index.html Columbia Housing - Ruggles] | ||
[[Category:Residence halls]] | [[Category:Residence halls]] |
Revision as of 16:58, 23 May 2007
Ruggles | |
Ruggles.jpg | |
Built | (Converted 1964) |
Renovated | 2006 - |
Population | 189 |
University Residence Halls | |
548 West 113th Street • 600 West 113th Street • Broadway • Carlton Arms • Carman • East Campus • 47 Claremont • Furnald • Harmony • Hartley • Hogan • John Jay • McBain • River • Ruggles • Schapiro • Wallach • Watt • Wien • Woodbridge |
Ruggles is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites.
Ruggles suites 708-714 and 808-814 were renovated during the summer of 2006. Housing Services is considering renovating further suites this summer.
Most 4-person suites go to juniors or occasionally seniors. Most 7-person suites go to crafty sophomores (who are willing to take two doubles to get three singles) and mixed-class groups.
Contents
History
Ruggles was originally the Arizona Hotel. In 1964, the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence. It was later made into undergraduate housing.
Bad shit that's happened here:
- Ruggles murder-suicide of 2000 in Suite 209
- Ruggles vandalization incident of 2006
Facilities
Floors 7 & 8: recently renovated and kitchens have dishwashers.
Suites
- 16 4-person suites
- 1 1st floor 5-person suite
- 2 1st floor 6-person suites
- 12 8-person suites with 2 singles and 3 doubles
- 2 8-person suites with 4 singles and 2 doubles
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- A short walk to JJ's Place, the John Jay Dining Hall, Butler, and Hamilton Hall. Strokos is practically next door
- Parties more feasible than you'd think
- Some huge (175+ sq ft) singles
- Weekly cleaning of common areas
- High floors have access to the roof. Actually going up there is prohibited, but rarely enforced unless a lot of people are there
- Good soundproofing between rooms
Disadvantages
- Exposed pipes
- Poor lighting
- Rodent infestation
- Poor temperature regulation
- Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft)
- Insufficient laundry equipment (4 washers and 4 dryers when all are operational)
- Slow single elevator
- You have to take your garbage to the basement yourself
- No stair access to basement
- Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote)
- Many rooms exposed to nighttime noise on Frat Row
Photos
Note: These images are from renovated suites only.
Floor plans
Building addresss
508 W. 114th St.
New York, NY 10027
Map
<googlemap lat="40.805687" lon="-73.962678" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small"> 40.805687, -73.962678, Ruggles residence hall </googlemap>