Southtown deck overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

Southtown

Southtown is a 16-story luxury apartment building that houses postdoctoral associates and their family members. It’s located on Roosevelt Island, which is a subway or tram ride across the East River from our main campus. Accommodations include unfurnished studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. Two and three-bedroom apartment shares are available to single persons, spouses, domestic partners, or others who are not permitted to reside in a shared apartment. All apartments have full kitchens and baths.

Furnishings: Residents must provide their own furniture. Each unit is fully equipped with standard kitchen appliances.

Utilities: Water and heat are included in your monthly license fee, but you are responsible for gas and electric. You must set up your account with Con Edison—NYC’s gas and electric provider— prior to moving in. You can also contact a local cable provider for cable TV and internet service.

Air Conditioning: HVAC units in each room.

Pets: Pets are permitted, but prior approval is required, and a fee may apply. Pets are not permitted in shared housing. For more details, incoming residents can contact Housing, while current residents can speak with building staff at the concierge desk.

Southtown is primarily a postdoctoral associate building. Current residents who are promoted to a faculty title (Instructor or above) at Weill Cornell Medicine are required to vacate Southtown. Those who wish to remain in WCM Housing, may have the option to relocate to Sutton Terrace, but placement is not guaranteed. Higher faculty rates are charged for any period during which residents are permitted to remain in their apartments.  Please refer to Postdoctoral Associate Housing Policy for details on housing eligibility and tenancy limits.

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Lounge
  • On-site Maintenance/Live-in Superintendent
  • Roof Deck

Costs & Residents

Housing Fees: 2024-2025

Studio: $1,951 – $2,163

One-Bedroom: $2,321 - $2,794
Two-Bedroom: $3,547 - $3,995
Two-Share: $1,409/person
Three-Share: $1,369 - $1,409/person

  • Postdoctoral Associates

Address

465 Main Street
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The Southtown entrance.
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The living room and dining area in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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A desk view overlooking the Queensboro Bridge in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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The bedroom in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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The interior view of a bedroom in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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The bathroom in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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The kitchen in a Southtown one-bedroom apartment.
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The roof deck has beautiful views of Manhattan and Queens.
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The fitness room has cardio and weightlifting equipment.
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The resident lounge is located on the first floor.
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The lobby is staffed by a concierge 24/7.
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Housing Office Hours M-F 9AM-5PM (646) 962-2525