Ruggles Hall

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Ruggles
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Built	(Converted 1964)
Renovated
Population	189
University Residence Halls
548 West 113th Street • 600 West 113th Street • Broadway • 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 was originally the Arizona Hotel. In 1964, the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence.

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.

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

A short walk to JJ's Place, the John Jay Dining Hall, Butler, and Hamilton Hall. Strokos is practically next door.

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.)
Elevator tends to smell of garbage due to policy of suite trash disposal in basement.
No stair access to basement.
Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote).
Many rooms exposed to nighttime noise on Frat Row