Loeb Hall Reviews

Loeb is a great dorm, overall. Expensive? Sure. But it's the perfect balance of what you need from a dorm experience, especially compared to every other dorm at The New School. For one, it's the only dorm with ovens, which provides a surprising amount of food freedom. Second, it's the perfect distance from the University Center and other buildings for classes and school resources. You feel like you live in NYC when you want to, but your community isn't too far. Third, there's an actual community here that "newer" dorms like Kerrey lack. I knew my neighbors and people on all floors, and visiting was easy and welcome. It's not a traditional college dorm environment with doors open, but people are certainly friendly and ready to hang out and m...See more

Living here was overall a good experience. Pros: A 5 to 8-minute walk to the University Center, a 24-hour open grocery market directly across the street, and many restaurants, cafes, Hmart, and St. Marks Street are nearby. The area is pretty safe on the busy corner of 3rd Ave and 12th Street. The basement has a spacious lounge area with desks and quiet rooms to work in. There are also two soundproofed piano rooms. Next to the lounge area is the laundry room, and its price per wash and dry is cheap. The mailroom is on the first floor and there is a security guard with a camera at the front desk 24/7. Cons: The building is older than other dorms, so cockroaches and mice may come out occasionally. The ventilation is not the best, so opening th...See more