NYC Single Sex Housing Options

Though “ladies only” and “gentlemen only” accommodation are rapidly becoming a thing of the past, there are still a few options available for those wishing to reside in single sex housing. Generally, these are short-term accommodation. However, some do allow long-term stays. The following buildings or organizations provide single-sex options.

Female Only:

Manhattan

The Brandon
340 West 85th Street
212-496-6091

Centro Maria Residence
539 West 54th Street
212-757-6989

The Katherine House
181 West 13th Street
212-242-6566

The Markle Residence
123 West 13th Street
212-242-2400
Robert’s House
151 East 36th Street
212-685-6865

St. Mary’s Residences
225 East 72nd Street
212-249-6850

Salvation Army/Parkside Evangeline Residence
18 Gramercy Park South
212-677-6200

Sacred Heart Residence
432 West 20th Street
212-929-5790

Webster Apartments
419 West 34th Street
212-967-9000
(Full-time students only)

Brooklyn

The Judson Post Hall Residence at the YWCA
30 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
718-875-1190


Male Only:

Manhattan:

Kolping House
165 East 88th Street
212-369-6647

McBurney YMCA
206 West 24th Street
212-741-9226

Brooklyn:

Greenpoint YMCA
99 Messerole Avenue
718-389-3700 x 319

Queens:

Central Queens YMCA
89-25 Parson Avenue718-739-6600

originally posted March 20, 2006