Bed, sofa and views

The Penny Student Living

Beautiful room with white sofas and wooden chairs

Discover a Better Way of Student Living

A unique student residence and co living space in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn in partnership with Penny Hotel. Unlike traditional dorm rooms, our student residents will have access to a range of thoughtfully designed shared spaces and access to community driven programming in the building.

 

The dorm wing of the building has a separate, safe and secure entrance to 5 dedicated floors of student only housing.

 
 

It’s the brooklyn way

Contact

For inquiries please contact:
PennyDorm@penny-hotel.com

  • Contactless Delivery
  • Kitchenette
  • En-suite/private bathroom
  • Superfast WiFi
  • P&G certified cleaning (optional)
  • Use of shared facilities (kitchen/dining/laundry)
  • Outdoor Courtyard
  • 24/7 on-site team
  • Co-working spaces
  • On-site restaurant
  • Bike Storage
  • 24/7 Security Team
  • Secure Mail Room
  • Cultural Events Program
A large wooden table with wood chairs

Ground floor

CLASSROOM
Students can reserve the space via app for free. Schools may also reserve the space for events at minimal cost (dependent on event).

 

ON-SITE COMMUNITY TEAM
The community team will be available daily

 

ELEVATORS
There are two dedicated student elevators that will be staffed 24/7 and can only be accessed via a key fob for security purposes.

 

LIBRARY
Need a quiet place to study or read? The Library is available 24/7 for student use only. You can simply reserve your spot via app.

 

BIKE ROOM
Stow your bike for safe keeping in a designated area which will be monitored 24/7 by a security camera.

 

STUDENT LOUNGE
The student lounge will be open 24/7 offering a variety of seating options and high-speed WiFi to support living and learning. Lounge amongst cozy couches, armchairs, and cafe tables.

Social and academic spaces

Flooplan

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7 Grain Army

5 minute walk from

Casual bakery serving a menu of dairy-free & gluten-free dishes, including plant-based options. We recommend the lemon poppy muffin and the coffee cake, but you can’t go wrong

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Best Pizza

2 Minute walk from

Small, cozy stop serving elevated wood-fired pies with veggies & meats, plus Grandma slices. Walls are covered in paper plate art by past diners. 

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Leo

10 minute walk from

Great spot for dinner any day of the week or weekend lunch. Easy-going hub for pizza, lasagna & wine with a takeout cafe offering bites to go. Penny’s picks are the butter beans, Caesar Salad, and the clam pie.

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Commodore

10 minute walk from

What’s not to love about fried chicken, biscuits & other Southern dishes in a low-key saloon? Beyond that, the nachos and piña coladas are

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Frankel’s Delicatessen & Appetizing

15 minute walk from

Contemporary Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket. Grab a sandwich and enjoy in McCarren park for breakfast or lunch

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Sunshine Hot Stone Bodywork

5 minutes walk from

This place is no-frills, but the massages are out of this world if you like deep, therapeutic body work. Ask for Linda!

Dobbin St. Co-Op

15 minutes walk from

A great spot for vintage clothing, furniture and cool home goods.

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10ft. Single by Stella Dallas

5 minutes walk from

A pretty big selection of men’s & women’s vintage clothing, shoes & more. Great place to snag a vintage jumpsuit!

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Grass Roots Juicery

12 minutes walk from

Get healthy here with an assortment of juices, smoothies, snacks and other delicious stuff, all made in-house. They also sell a selection of wellness-y products for face/body/soul.

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McCarren Park

5 minutes walk from

This 35-acre community park is a gathering place and center of outdoorsy good times for the neighborhood. Highlights include all kinds of sports fields, tennis courts, an Olympic-sized outdoor pool (open seasonally), Bocce courts, a skate park, a running track and much more.

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Desert Island

5 minutes walk from

This place is the embodiment of punk rock, selling experimental and underground books, comics, zines and more. The window displays are always a highlight.

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Earwax Records

8 minutes walk from

Our neighborhood independent record store offering a good selection of new and used records, CDs and vintage stereo equipment.

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PS9Pets

8 minutes walk from

A pet store located inside a record store is, well, just cool. PS9 has been selling high-quality pet foods and cool/weird accessories for the urban animal kingdom for close to 20 years.

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Rule of Thirds

15 minutes walk from

An awesome, casual Izikaya spot for Japanese comfort food, a wide selection of sake and killer cocktails.

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Union Pool

2 minutes walk from

Chill dive bar with a big outdoor space located in an old pool supply store. A Dive-in (get it?). Live music of all genres and a great taco truck sweeten this spot.

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Exley

Around the corner from

Super inclusive neighborhood queer bar.

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