New Rochelle Requires Registration of Off-Campus Student Housing

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Property owners who house three or more college students in New Rochelle are now required to register their property with the city.

According to information provided by the city, initial registration on the newly created Student Housing Business Registration website must be completed by September 30. There is no fee to register or renew, and penalties for non-compliance may be assessed.

The information collected will help the City:

• Create a comprehensive student housing directory
• Protect the safety of students from overcrowding situations
• Mitigate any negative impact of student housing on surrounding neighborhoods
• Provide important contact information in the event of an emergency.

New Rochelle defines a student housing business as "a one-family, two-family, three-family or multi-family dwelling that houses three (3) or more students attending or registered to attend a college or university, or who are on a semester or summer break from studies at a college or university. Information about the location, premises, owner contacts and fire safety will be collected. Additionally, a designated Property Manager, either a superintendent living in the premises or a local managing agent with offices in the City of New Rochelle or an abutting town, who is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, must be named."

To register visit the City’s website by clicking here.

This registration is effective through May 31, 2017, and must be renewed annually thereafter.

Please call the Business Ambassador, Lisa Davis, at 914.654.2189 or ldavis@newrochelleny.com for any additional information. Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

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