Housing

DePaul Townhouses

The University maintains the DePaul Townhouses one mile from campus for the exclusive use of law students. However, space in these premium accommodations is limited to 69 beds, so the earlier you deposit, the higher your priority. 

Accommodation 

The DePaul Townhouses offer two-and three-bedroom furnished apartments. Each bedroom is furnished with a desk, twin bed, dresser, and closet. Each apartment contains one or two bathrooms, a full kitchen with gas stove, full-size refrigerator, sink, and wood cabinets. Each apartment has a spacious living area complete with a dining table and chairs, couch, coffee table, and chair. Apartments on the second and third floor of DePaul have sliding glass doors leading out to balconies. Apartments also contain a stackable washer and dryer and dishwasher for residents’ convenience. Parking is available through a lottery and for an additional fee through the Office of Public Safety. 

Availability

Our priority housing deadline is April 1, 2025. First-year entering law students can submit their housing deposit through April 10, 2025, for University Housing. Law students may submit a housing deposit after April 10, 2025, however deposits are taken on a first-come, first-serve, space available basis. 

St. John’s makes every effort to have housing available to those students who will typically benefit the most from the personal and community support of living in University Housing. First year students greatly benefit from the campus and community support, and the convenience of University Housing can help students transition to the start of Law School. Deposits are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students who live in the DePaul Townhouses stay for the academic year, Mid-August to Mid-May. 

2024-2025 rates 

Academic Year 2025-2026 room rates will be posted in late March 2025. 

Apartment amenities include: 

• Wi-Fi

• Utilities 

• Laundry

• Air-conditioning 

• Dishwasher

• Fully furnished apartment 

• Full kitchen with refrigerator and oven

• Balconies for upper-level apartments

• Easy access to local shops and supermarkets 

• Easy access to MTA bus and subway service 

Move-In

In late July, residents will receive move-in information, including a list of what may and may not be brought to Henley Road Residences, as well as apartment-mate contact information. First-year law student move-in will take place in mid-August, typically a few days before the start of 1L Orientation. 

Meal Plans

Administered by the Office of Residence Life, meal plans are offered to Henley residents but are not required while living in University housing. For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 718-990-2417.

Accommodation

All law students are housed in single rooms sharing a bathroom with one other person/room. 

Each bedroom is furnished with a desk, twin bed, dresser, and closet. Each apartment contains one or two bathrooms, a full kitchen with gas stove, full-size refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Each apartment has a living area complete with a dining table and chairs, couch/love-seat, coffee table, desk and chair. Free wireless internet is available throughout the building. Free laundry is available in the basement. Free parking is available in the basement of the building for residents with a University parking pass.

Availability

St. John’s makes every effort to have housing available to those students who will typically benefit most from the personal and community support of living in University Housing. First-year students greatly benefit from the campus and community support, and the convenience of University Housing can help students transition to the start of law school.

Our priority housing deadline is April 1, 2025. First-year entering law students can submit their housing deposit through April 10, 2025, for University Housing. Law students may submit a housing deposit after April 10, 2025, however deposits are taken on a first-come, first-serve, space available basis.  

All law students are assigned to an apartment with residents of the same gender in single occupancy bedrooms. 

Administration

The Henley Road Residences are owned and operated by St. John's University and are considered University Housing. Residents who reside at Henley are expected to abide by the Student Handbook as well as, University Code of Conduct guidelines set by the Office of Residence Life and the Residence Life Handbook.

2024-2025 Rates

Academic Year 2025-2026 room rates for Henley will be posted in late March 2025. 

Included in the cost of living in Henley are all utilities, wireless internet, laundry, individual apartment-controlled heat and air-conditioning units in the common area and each bedroom.
 
Information 

Located less than a mile from campus, the Henley Road Residences is a community of graduate and law students. 

Apartment amenities include: 

• Wi-Fi

• Utilities 

• Apartment maintenance 

• 24/7 Security patrols 

• Air-conditioning 

• Fully furnished apartment 

• Free laundry in basement

• Full kitchen with refrigerator and oven

• Free parking in basement with University parking pass

• Easy access to local shops and supermarkets 

• Easy access to MTA bus and subway service 

• Live-in graduate student and a professional staff member onsite to support your needs 

Studies show that students who live in University housing outperform their off-campus peers academically. An easy walk to campus allows you to access the Law School, its library, and its faculty with ease.

Move-In

In late July, residents will receive move-in information, including a list of what may and may not be brought to Henley Road Residences, as well as apartment-mate contact information. First-year law student move-in will take place in mid-August, typically a few days before the start of 1L Orientation. 

Meal Plans

Administered by the Office of Residence Life, meal plans are offered to Henley residents but are not required while living in University housing. For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 718-990-2417.

Directions from the Law School

The Henley Road Residences are located at 172-14 Henley Road, less than one mile from the Law School.

Housing Process (2025-2026) 

Our housing priority deadline is April 1, 2025. The process to secure placement in University-owned housing as a newly admitted student is as follows: 

Step 1: 

Submit a seat deposit (non-refundable) per the instructions in your admission letter AND submit a $500 housing deposit (refundable until May 10, 2025, for incoming 1Ls and April 10, 2025, for continuing law students). Payments can be made via credit card on your UIS/Touch Net account online (see instructions in admission letter to access UIS/Touch Net) or by check or money order made payable to “St. John’s University” and sent to the Law School Admissions Office, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439. Students may also submit their payment over the phone by calling the Office of Student Financial Services at 718-990-2000. 

January 2 to April 10, 2025 is the general housing period (for any Law Student) for submitting their housing deposit to participate in our Online Housing Selection process. Incoming Law Students receive first priority when they deposit before April 1, 2025.  

Students will be offered housing in the order of their deposit date. If you do not provide a deposit by the deadline (late or unable to make payment), you will not be eligible to participate in the housing selection process; however, you will be invited to participate in our housing intent process. 

Post-Selection Housing Placement Form: 

Post Selection Housing Placement Form link will open after the April 10, 2024 deposit deadline. 

April 10-onward, any law student who did not make a deposit and remains interested in University housing is eligible to join the Housing Intent Process. Students will be contacted once space is available and will be invited to submit a $500 deposit at that time. 

Step 2: 

Upon receipt of both your seat and on-time housing deposit, you will receive an e-mail from the Office of Residence Life inviting you to the Housing Portal to complete the housing application, housing agreement, and student profile. Please note: processing of a deposit can take up to 24-48 hours. This step must be completed by April 10, 2025. 

Step 3: 

Self-selection appointments will be emailed to students by the Office of Residence Life. During the self-selection process, students may log into the Housing Portal to review available spaces, select a room and choose a meal plan (if applicable). 

The School of Law is located on St. John's University's Queens Campus, in a quiet, safe, inexpensive, and suburban neighborhood about 12 miles from Manhattan.  

If choosing to live off-campus, admitted students should allow ample time to learn the area, visit several properties, and secure an apartment. Remember that New York City apartments tend to move quickly, so you may wish to plan a visit to the area and set up meetings with several landlords to make the most efficient use of your time. Also, securing a roommate may be a smart and economical option. 

St. John’s University does NOT endorse any specific property, landlord or realtor.

Websites current and past students have found helpful include:

• jumpoffcampus.com
• trulia.com/for_rent/Queens,NY
• apartments.com
• newyork.craigslist.org
• studenthousing.org 
• Rentlingo.com
• zumper.com
• streeteasy.com/for-rent/queens
• zillow.com/queens-new-york/apartments
• hotpads.com/queens-county-ny/apartments-for-rent 
• ApartmentList.com