RESIDENT eligibility
Are you a student, intern or trainee in New York City?
Prospective residents must meet the below requirements to apply and provide proof of eligibility (view examples) to be approved* for housing:
- Female
- 18 Years or Older
- Studying, interning, or training with documentation showing they meet one of the below criteria:
- Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) in a/an:
- Undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university
- Trade, technical or other school program (ie: performing arts, cosmetology, photography, culinary, etc.)
- Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) in a/an:
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- Currently working as OR received a new offer for an internship, traineeship, fellowship, clerkship, etc.
PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY
Students must submit documentation for Proof of Enrollment for the semester in which they wish to reside at Webster Apartments. Acceptable forms of enrollment verification are as follows:
- Letter or email from Office of Registrar or Academic Counselor
- Certificate of Enrollment
- Course Schedule provided your name is visible
- Registration/payment confirmation of course provided it includes the dates of the course and your name is visible
- NOTE: SCHOOL ID’s ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT
Interns or Trainees must submit letter or email from employer with the following details:
- Start & end date of internship
- Position Name (Intern, Trainee, Fellow, Clerk, etc.)
- Compensation, stipend amount or unpaid status
- NOTE: A Training/Internship Placement plan (DS-7002) is acceptable as long as it includes the information requested above.
GUARANTORS
*ALL non-visa holder applicants must have a Guarantor to be eligible for housing.
All guarantors must meet the below requirements:
- Gross annual income $75,000+
- Satisfactory results on credit report run by The Webster Apartments (credit Score ≥ 650)
See below “Application Process – Step 2” for more information.
STUDENT/INTERN/TRAINEE
You are eligible if you are:
- Enrolled in a/an:
- Undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university
- Trade, technical or other school program (ie: performing arts, cosmetology,photography, culinary, etc.)
- – OR –
- Currently working as OR received a new offer for an internship, traineeship, fellowship, clerkship, etc.
About OUR NEW BUILDING
FOUND Study manages several rooms & apartment style student and intern housing facilities nationwide, with amazing facilities and modern co-living spaces. At The Webster Apartments at FOUND Study Midtown East, residents enjoy communal amenities, including 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, and access to FOUND promotions, discounts, and other services. All utilities are included in Webster’s monthly rates, along with amenities such as a gym, a large communal kitchen for cooking meals, and more!
Location
Located at 569 Lexington Avenue, The Webster Apartments at FOUND Study Midtown East boasts the most accessible transportation network in Manhattan. The 51 Street station is just a couple of steps away from the entrance. There are 8 total subway stations serviced by 10 different subway lines within a half-mile radius making it easy for you to get to where you need to go, fast.
WHAT’S included
Rooms & Rates
During the application process, applicants will be able to choose their desired arrival date, which will be confirmed with Webster’s Admissions Team during the application process. Please note that residents checking in from the 1st through the 15th of the month will be invoiced for a full month’s rent, regardless of the check in date. Residents checking in from the 16th through the end of the month will be invoiced for a half month’s rent, regardless of the check in date.
*The rates below are effective for applicants on or after July 1, 2023.
LARGE DELUXE SINGLE
A large single room furnished with two twin XL size beds, two desks, and two chairs. This apartment includes a closet and private ensuite bathroom, plus Deluxe Features: kitchenette w/ countertop, 2-plate electric burner/stove top, kitchen sink, microwave, and mini-refrigerator.
ROOM TYPE: Private
BATHROOM: Private
MONTHLY RATE: $3,150
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Large Deluxe Single Room
LARGE STANDARD SINGLE
A large single room furnished with two twin XL size beds, two desks, and two chairs. This apartment includes a closet and private ensuite bathroom, plus standard features: a microwave and mini-refrigerator.
ROOM TYPE: Private
BATHROOM: Private
MONTHLY RATE: $3,000
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Large Standard Single Room
DELUXE SINGLE
A single room furnished with two twin XL size beds, two desks, and two chairs. This apartment includes a closet and private ensuite bathroom, plus Deluxe Features: kitchenette w/ countertop, 2-plate electric burner/stove top, kitchen sink, microwave, and mini-refrigerator.
ROOM TYPE: Private
BATHROOM: Private
MONTHLY RATE: $2,950
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Deluxe Single Room
STANDARD SINGLE
A single room furnished with two twin XL size beds, two desks, and two chairs. This apartment includes a closet and private ensuite bathroom, plus standard features: a microwave and mini-refrigerator.
ROOM TYPE: Private
BATHROOM: Private
MONTHLY RATE: $2,800
3D TOUR
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Standard Single Room
DO YOU HAVE any questions?
How it Works
APPLICATION
Review the Application Process below, then submit your eligibility documents, guarantor info, and application.
REVIEW
Webster’s Admissions Team will review your application; if eligible and all requirements met, you will be pre-approved.
RESERVATION
Webster will send you a pre-approval email and place your room on a temporary hold; please make a $500 down-payment to reserve the room.
WELCOME
Residents will will receive a formal confirmation letter with their pre-arrival balance. See details below to pay the balance and plan your move-in date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Prior to applying, applicants must confirm they meet the eligibility requirements and have reviewed all policies regarding pre-arrival payments and cancelling your reservation.
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- Interns and Trainees must have an internship/traineeship offer letter from their internship employer or Training/Internship Placement plan (DS-7002) PRIOR to applying as it is required to upload this document to the application.
- Students must have proof that they are enrolled at a program at a college, university or trade school and have a valid government ID PRIOR to applying as it is required to upload this document to the application.
- SECURE YOUR GUARANTOR
- *ALL non-visa holder student/intern/trainee applicants must have a Guarantor to be eligible for housing. See guarantor requirements below.
- To ensure you do not hold up your application review process, secure your guarantor and have them get started on their application.
- See “Step 2” for more information.
- COMPLETE THE APPLICATION and upload the required eligibility verification documents listed below:
- PROOF OF ENROLLMENT or EMPLOYMENT:
- Students: Provide documentation from the Office of the Registrar that you are enrolled in the upcoming semester. This can be in the form of an email, letter from the Office of the Registrar or your academic counselor, or other accepted forms of student proof of eligibility.
- Interns & Trainees: Webster accepts a variety of documents to verify your internship. See Accepted Forms of Employment Eligibility Verification Documents for more information.
- IDENTIFICATION: Provide a copy of government issued I.D. (i.e.: Passport) for verification of your date of birth and gender.
- PROOF OF ENROLLMENT or EMPLOYMENT:
- SUBMIT your application for review.
GUARANTORS
- Your Guarantor must complete the Guarantor Application and fill in and complete pages 1 through 4 of the Guarantor Agreement and bring the Acknowledgement (page 5) to be notarized
- Guarantors will need to provide proof of income:
- Two (2) most recent consecutive pay stubs OR
- Most recent tax return (first two pages only, showing total income.)
- Guarantors will need to provide proof of income:
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- The Guarantor Agreement & Acknowledgement must be completed, signed, notarized, and uploaded to the Guarantor Application prior to being approved to stay at Webster Apartments. Your application will not be processed unless this document has been provided
- NOTE: Guarantor Agreement cannot be accepted via email. Guarantor is required to upload the Guarantor Agreement on the Guarantor application.
- All applications will be reviewed by Webster’s Admissions Department within 2-3 business days.
- Applicants with incomplete applications will receive a request for additional information before moving on to the credit and background report process.
- Applicants who do not meet all of the intern eligibility requirements will be deemed ineligible and notified via email by Webster’s Admissions Department.
- Applicants who meet all of Webster’s eligibility requirements will receive a pre-approval letter via email indicating that a room is being placed on a temporary hold for the applicant’s requested date of check-in.
- The pre-approval letter will include the applicant’s check-in date and explanation of all pre-arrival monies due to include the room & board balance covering the first 4 weeks of stay.
- To secure the reservation, the applicant will be required to make a $500 payment towards their room & board balance within 5 days or the room hold will be cancelled.
- If the applicant cancels the reservation before arrival, a cancellation fee may apply.
- Within 2-3 business days of receipt of the $500 payment to secure the reservation, the applicant will receive a formal confirmation letter confirming their reservation and outlining their pre-arrival balance due AT LEAST 8 weeks prior to check-in.
- The pre-arrival balance will reflect their room & board balance less the $500 payment made plus the one-time amenity fee charge of $300.
- The pre-arrival balance payment may be made any time after receiving this letter but MUST be received at least 8 weeks prior to check-in.
- Failure to remit this payment 8 weeks prior to check-in may result in a cancellation of the reservation.
- If the applicant cancels the reservation before arrival, a cancellation fee may apply.