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|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.
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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.
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* A short walk to [[JJ's Place]], the [[John Jay Dining Hall]], [[Butler]], and [[Hamilton Hall]]. [[Strokos]] is practically next door
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* Parties more feasible than you'd think
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* Some huge (175+ sq ft) singles
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* Weekly cleaning of common areas
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* High floors have access to the roof. Actually going up there is prohibited, but rarely enforced unless a lot of people are there
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* Good soundproofing between rooms
  
 
== Disadvantages ==
 
== Disadvantages ==
* Exposed pipes.
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* Exposed pipes
* Poor lighting.
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* Poor lighting
* Rodent infestation.
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* Rodent infestation
* Poor temperature regulation.
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* Poor temperature regulation
* Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft).
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* Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft)
* Insufficient laundry equipment (4 washers and 4 dryers when all are operational.)
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* 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.
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* Slow single elevator
* No stair access to basement.
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* You have to take your garbage to the basement yourself
* Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote).
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* No stair access to basement
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* 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 ==
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508 W. 114th St.<br>
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New York, NY 10027
  
 
== Map ==
 
== Map ==
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40.805687, -73.962678, Ruggles residence hall
 
40.805687, -73.962678, Ruggles residence hall
 
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== External Links ==
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[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/residence-halls/ruggles/index.html Columbia Housing - Ruggles]
  
 
[[Category:Residence halls]]
 
[[Category:Residence halls]]

Revision as of 17:58, 23 May 2007

Ruggles
Ruggles.jpg
Built (Converted 1964)
Renovated 2006 -
Population 189
University Residence Halls
548 West 113th Street600 West 113th StreetBroadwayCarlton ArmsCarmanEast Campus47 ClaremontFurnaldHarmonyHartleyHoganJohn JayMcBainRiverRugglesSchapiroWallachWattWienWoodbridge

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.

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:

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

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>

External Links

Columbia Housing - Ruggles