Family Housing

Family housing is available for both traditional and non-traditional families. To be eligible for family housing, students must demonstrate that the applicant and the individual(s) with whom the applicant is applying to reside share a qualifying family relationship. One immediate family member is required to reside with resident in contracted space at least 50% of the contracted period. Qualifying family relationships under current policy include the following:

Marriage
Dependent child or legal guardian
Domestic partnership (long-term relationship between the two adults)

Relationships that do not qualify for family housing status include: parents, grandparents, or siblings of applicants (unless a minor sibling for whom the resident is the legal guardian).

Documentation of Family Status

All persons applying for family housing must submit proper documentation along with their application. The following are acceptable forms of documentation:

Copy of a current marriage certificate.
In the case of a single parent, birth certificate(s), adoption papers, or other appropriate documentation of legal guardianship.
Notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership declaring that the applicants share a domestic partnership.

The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form is included in the application.

Those who submit the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership must include one of the following along with the signed and notarized affidavit:

Copy of a joint lease naming and signed by both applicants and their landlord
Joint tax returns for one calendar year immediately preceding the application
Notarized letter on bank letterhead signed by a bank officer indicating a joint saving and/or checking account for at least one calendar year
Certificate of Domestic Partnership from New York City or any city, which registers unmarried couples who are in a committed, ongoing family relationship

Family Housing Options

Teachers College maintains two family housing apartment buildings: Bancroft and Grant Halls.

Bancroft Hall, located at 509 West 121st Street, is an eight-story residence hall with approximately 100 apartments. Each apartment has a bathroom, living room/dining room area, kitchen, and bedroom(s). The front apartments face 121st Street. The rear apartments face a courtyard, which connects Bancroft to Grant and Sarasota Halls. Housing rates vary according to the size and location of the apartment. Electricity, heat and hot water are provided at no additional cost. Wireless internet and cable TV service are included in the housing rates. All apartments come fully furnished.

Grant Hall, located at 514 West 122nd Street, is a six-story building with four one-bedroom apartments on each floor. The two front apartments have an entry foyer, living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The two rear apartments have a long hallway with the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living room opening into the hallway. Housing rates vary according to the size and location of the apartment. Residents must pay monthly electric charges separately. Heat and hot water are provided at no additional cost. Internet and cable TV service are included in the housing rates. All apartments come fully furnished.

Family Housing Average Semester Rates

(2026-2027 Academic Year)

Bancroft Hall

One Bedroom: $14,014 - $14,624
Two Bedroom: $15,999 - $18,285
Three Bedroom: $19,286

Grant Hall*

One Bedroom: $12,138 - $14,100*

*Electricity paid separately to ConEd

Please note: Rates are subject to change and typically increase 3-5% each year.