It’s a dorm so…
Pros
Cheap with a student population
Cons
Very tight, not very homey
Barnard College Student Housing
Pros
Easily accessible; great security; facilities staff responsive
Cons
Most rooms face back or look into the courtyards on both sides so there's no natural light for 3/4ths of the residents. I've heard there are rats but didn't see any in the year I lived there.