Urban nightlife scene with traffic and pedestrians in New York City.

Getting Here

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) is located at 25 West 43rd Street, 19th Foor, New York, NY 10036. Located in midtown Manhattan, there are many options for transportation to SLU.

John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWK) airports serve New York City, and each has public transportation links to Manhattan. Amtrak trains go to midtown Manhattan from locations along the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, DC. New Jersey Transit and Metropolitan Transit Authority trains service midtown Manhattan from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Multiple bus companies offer service to midtown Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal from locations around the country.

We recommend students take public transportation to New York City and SLU, as nearby parking is very expensive and SLU cannot subsidize student or faculty parking.

Getting Around New York City

Once in New York, public transportation is the fastest and least expensive method for moving around the city. See MTA.info for the various options. Subway and bus rides are $3.00 each way. Yellow and Green taxis can be convenient and reasonable, especially when shared.

Housing

Students may stay at The Towers at CCNY, a dormitory at City College, a 30-minute trip via subway from SLU. The address is 401 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027.

The Towers is a modern complex with multiple room options and many amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, lounges, laundry, and 24/7 security.

The Towers has two floor plans

  • Two-bedroom, one-bathroom, double-occupancy suites are $71 per bed, per night, or $355 per student for Sunday to Friday.
  • Four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-occupancy suites are $87 per bed, per night, or $420 for Sunday to Friday.

Suites include kitchens with microwave, stove, and refrigerator.

Students must reserve a room at The Towers by April 15, 2026 by sending an email to scrsummerschool@slu.cuny.edu. Payment is required by June 15, 2026.

Students staying at The Towers at CCNY have multiple options for public transportation, including two subway lines and a bus. We recommend the D train from 125th Street to 42nd Street – Bryant Park, as it is the fastest and most direct route with the least amount of walking, about 25-30 minutes door-to-door.

Students can make their own arrangements to stay outside The Towers. For a list of union hotels in New York City, see the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO or Fair Hotels.

Meals

The SCR Summer School provides most meals, including a Wednesday evening social event. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at each meal.

Climate

The climate in New York City in June can be quite variable, ranging from rainy and 55 degrees Fahrenheit to humid and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring clothing suitable for a range of weather, including a rain jacket, sweaters, and shorts. To help us be environmentally responsible, please bring your own water bottle, which you can fill at water fountains available throughout the campus.

Accessibility

The SLU building and all classrooms are handicap accessible on all floors. SLU Disability and Accessibility Services can answer questions and provide needed services. Please let us know if there are any accommodations you may need, including any dietary restrictions.

Questions

Email scrsummerschool@slu.cuny.edu.