Postdoctoral associates in Weill Cornell Medicine housing reside in Southtown and Riverwalk, our luxury apartment buildings on Roosevelt Island. Depending on apartment availability, postdocs can reside alone, with family members, or in shared apartments with other postdocs.
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Monthly fees listed below are 12-month contract rates.
Riverwalk is a luxury condominium that houses postdoctoral associates and their family members. The 16-story building is 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, and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths.
Furnishings: None. Residents must provide their own furniture. Each unit has standard kitchen appliances.
Utilities: Water and heat are included in your rent,...
Amenities Costs & Residents 2020-2021 Monthly Rates Studio: $1,615 – $1,871 2019-2020 Monthly Rates Studio: $1,567 – $1,816
One-Bedroom: $2,055 - $2,503
Two-Bedroom: $3,429 - $3,533
One-Bedroom: $1,995 - $2,430
Two-Bedroom: $3,329 - $3,430
Postdocs who live at Riverwalk and become WCM faculty during their housing eligibility period may be permitted to stay in Riverwalk at a faculty rate, depending on availability. Please contact the Housing Office for faculty rate details.
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 for postdocs and their families, as well as two and three-bedroom apartments shared by postdoc roommate groups. All apartments have full kitchens and baths. Amenities Costs & Residents 2020-2021 Monthly Rates Studio: $1,839 – $2,040 2019-2020 Monthly Rates Studio: $1,785 – $1,980 Postdocs who live at Southtown and become WCM faculty during their housing eligibility period may be permitted to stay in Southtown at a faculty rate, depending on availability. Please contact the Housing Office for faculty rate details.
Furnishings: None. Residents must provide their own furniture. Each unit has standard kitchen appliances.
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One-Bedroom: $2,187 - $2,634
Two-Bedroom: $3,345 - $3,766
Two-Share: $1,328/person
Three-Share: $1,290 - $1,328/person
One-Bedroom: $2,123 - $2,557
Two-Bedroom: $3,247 - $3,656
Two-Share: $1,289/person
Three-Share: $1,252 - $1,289/person
The House is a full-service luxury building located on Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus. It offers fully furnished, modern apartments and high-end amenities, including a fitness center, rooftop lounge, 24/7 concierge desk, communal workspaces, and more. It was also designed with sustainability in mind, meeting both LEED and Passive House standards. For images and property details, please visit The House at Cornell Tech website. (If you are a WCM student or postdoc interested in living at The House, please refer to the rates listed below and do not use the...
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Doorman
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Furnished
- Garden
- Laundry Room
- Lounge
- On-site Maintenance/Live-in Superintendent
- Roof Deck
- Study Room
- Utilities Included
- WiFi Included
Costs & Residents
2020-2021 Monthly Rates
Students
Three-Share: $1,400/person (Unit G: $1,317/person)
Two-Share: $1,583/person
One-Bedroom: $2,367
Postdocs*
Microstudio: $1,867 or $1,917*
Studio (Alcove): $1,950 to $2,200*
One-Bedroom: $2,367 or $2,567*
*Rates vary by floor
2019-2020 Monthly Rates
Students
Three-Share: $1,358/person (Unit G: $1,307/person)
Two-Share: $1,538/person
One-Bedroom: $2,306
Postdocs*
Microstudio: $1,819 or $1,871*
Studio (Alcove): $1,896 to $2,153*
One-Bedroom: $2,306 or $2,511*
*Rates vary by floor
- Students
- Postdoctoral Associates