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Off-Campus Housing Near Pratt
About Off-Campus Housing Near Pratt Institute-Main
Pratt Institute packs about 4,353 art, design, and architecture students onto a leafy 25-acre campus in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, which doubles as one of the largest sculpture parks in New York City. You'll cut across lawns dotted with more than 70 outdoor works on your way to studio. The neighborhood is brownstone Brooklyn at its best: tree-lined blocks, Fort Greene Park a few minutes west, and the brownstone districts of Bed-Stuy and Prospect Heights nearby. Creativity spills off campus into open studios, gallery nights, and the spring senior shows. Almost nobody keeps a car here. The G train runs along campus, the B54 and B69 buses fill the gaps, and Citi Bike and your own two feet handle the rest, with all of Brooklyn and Manhattan a quick ride away.
Pratt Institute-Main Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Most first-years live in Pratt's residence halls, which keeps freshmen close to studios that run late. The residential setup is built around the leafy Clinton Hill campus, so new students stay near the heart of school life.
Off-Campus Eligibility
After freshman year, the move into Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Bed-Stuy is almost a rite of passage for upperclassmen. The rental process here is pure New York City: expect to show proof of income or a guarantor earning roughly 40 times the monthly rent, plus first month and a security deposit up front. If your guarantor lives out of state, some landlords push for an institutional guarantor service instead, so ask early.
Lease Timing
Brokers are common, and a broker fee can add a chunk on top of your first month, though plenty of no-fee listings exist if you hunt. Read leases closely: many run a strict 12 months, illegal third-bedroom conversions are a real thing to avoid, and you'll want every roommate on the lease so the security deposit and responsibilities split cleanly. Walk the block at night before you sign.