Osadní Residence Hall

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Building Manager

Štěpán Pavlíček

sp5399@nyu.edu
Apt 11

RAs

A GUIDE TO OSADNÍ

By NYU Prague Now!

A Guide to Osadní (and we didn’t even have to flex our dorm in the title)

COMMON SPACES

STUDY LOUNGE

The study lounge is located on the very top floor of the building. There is a large table where you can study or work on your group projects and four computers. There is also a beautiful glass covered terrace overlooking the industrial district of Holešovice with a hammock and comfy chairs.

Note: Please be respectful to residents living in apartment 2, who live next to the study lounge. The space is designated to studying, so please keep noise to the minimum and be respectful to others.

TV ROOM/Lounge

Opposite from the study lounge on the 4th floor, you can find a common space equipped with a ping pong and foosball table and a TV lounge. You can also relax on the terrace.

BASEMENT

The basement houses various music equipment that you can use. It is open until 10pm every day. You can borrow the keys from the guard.

PRACTICE ROOMS

There are two practice rooms equipped with pianos and other instruments on the 4th floor. Please make sure to sign up before you use them.

MUSIC STUDIO (B2 studio)

Music studio can be accessed by students enrolled in Electroacoustic Composition or Sound Design course every day until 10 pm. You can borrow the keys from the guard. If you are not enrolled in the classes and would like to get training and access to the equipment, email Karolina.

PRACTICE ROOM SIGNUP

Please sign up through Google calendar before using any of the practice spaces and make sure to assign the room Music majors have priority in using the spaces. Please do not block large blocks in advance, so that everyone gets a chance to practise. The rooms are not available after 10pm. Please keep the spaces tidy. If you notice any issues with the equipment, please report it to Karolina (kj28@nyu.edu).

ITEMS YOU CAN BORROW

You can borrow a number of items from the guard downstairs:

IRON
VACUUM CLEANER

LAUNDRY

There are 5 washing machines and 5 dryers on the 4th floor: 4 washing machines and dryers can be found in the lobby of the study lounge area and one washing machine and dryer behind the entrance into the common lounge.

Troubleshooting

Make sure not to overload the washing machines, they won’t start washing or won’t wash your clothes properly if you do.
DO NOT PUT SOAKING WET CLOTHES IN THE DRYER! Run a spin cycle first, it takes approx. 10 minutes.
If you can’t open the washing machine door, get an RA to help, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE WASHING MACHINE BY USING FORCE!
Dryer didn’t dry your clothes properly? Check the lint filter and clean it, then run another cycle or hang your clothes on a drying rack – you can find them in every suite. Check out our laundry guide for more details on how to do your laundry.

TRASH & RECYCLING

TRASH

Trash from the bins in your kitchen is taken out three times a week by the cleaning service. Please make sure to only throw in trash that cannot be recycled. Put trash that can be recycled into the white containers in your kitchens. You may separate plastic, paper and glass. Recycling bins are taken out by the cleaning personel once a week.

RECYCLING

There are three main materials that can be recycled: plastic, paper and glass. You can find plastic bins for recycling in your kitchens.

make sure to step on plastic bottles and boxes to flatten them before throwing them out
toilet rolls, milk and egg cartons do not belong into recycling bins
always rinse plastic or glass packaging before throwing it into the recycling bins

You can check what falls within the three recycling categories in our recycling guide. All other items belong to the general waste bins.

The recycling bins are in the courtyard – ask the guard for keys.

HOUSEKEEPING

Common spaces

The common spaces in the dorm are cleaned three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cleaning service cleans the surfaces and floor in kitchens, bathrooms and the floors in hallways and take out trash from the common spaces. They do not clean your room or wash the dishes.

Your room

Make sure to clean your room regularly, there are cleaning supplies available in every kitchen and you can borrow a vacuum cleaner from the guard downstairs. For hygienic reasons, you should also change your sheets at least once every two weeks.

KITCHENS

Each suite has a kitchen. The kitchens are equipped with refrigerator and a freezer, a stove with a vent hood, oven, microwave, kettle and a dishwasher. Pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and basic kitchen utensils are provided.

RAs will show you how to operate all the appliances when you arrive.

Tips and tricks:

wash your dishes right after you finish using them so that your suitemates can use them
switch the dishwasher on when it’s full and empty it out when it’s done washing
switch on the vent every time you cook
do not leave cooking unattended, not even for a minute
regularly throw out expired food from the fridge
label your groceries

KEYS

Each resident has their own set of keys with a magnetic chip to enter the main gate, a key from the apartment door and from their room.

Lost keys

Lost keys should be reported to the Building Manager Štěpán and students will be charged for their replacement and any lock-changing costs. If keys are lost, student will be charged $30.

SUPPLIES

We provide:

toilet paper
paper towels
cleaning supplies
dishwashing liquid
dishwasher tablets
handsoap
trash bags
lightbulbs

If you run out of any of these supplies, you can find them in the closet on the 4th floor in the study lounge. Alternatively, you can note it on the repairs and supplies sheet in the hallway by the stairs. The RAs will replenish these in the evening between 10 and 11pm.

REPAIRS

If you find anything broken in your apartment or anywhere in the dorm, make sure to report it on the nearest “repairs and supplies” sheet. You can find these on every floor in the stairwell.

If there are any urgent repairs, make sure to let the RA on duty or the Building Manager know as soon as possible.

GUEST POLICY

Short term guests

Short term guests must sign in at the reception and leave an ID. They must leave before midnight.

Overnight Guests

Overnight guests may stay up to 3 consecutive nights and up to 6 nights per calendar month. You may have no more than 2 overnight guests at one time. There is also a limit to the number of guests in each building at any given time. If you are planning to have guests, you should submit the guest form(s) to the building manager as soon as possible to ensure that they can stay. The forms are available in the basket in front of the building manager’s apartment (number 11).

Overnight Guest Form

Resident must fill out an OVERNIGHT GUEST FORM with the building manager at least 24 hrs prior to guest’s check in. Resident’s roommates and suitemates must sign the overnight guest form and give consent. Guests must sign in with the guard upon check in and identify themselves with a guest pass which had been signed by the building manager.

Please note:

exclamation mark symbol All guests (both short term and overnight guests) are expected to abide by all University and Residence Life policies and procedures. The host is responsible for the actions of their guests at all times. The guest must not infringe on the comfort or rights of the other residents and must maintain an appropriate level of safety and security in the residence hall or apartments. If you do not adhere to these guest policies, you risk losing all guest privileges. Also, the Building Manager and/or the Resident Assistant (RA) can expel a guest who is not registered or who is behaving inappropriately at any time of day or night. NYU Prague students are responsible for their guests following these regulations.

HOUSING POLICIES

Quiet hours

In Prague, it is the law to observe “quiet hours” after 10 p.m. and until 6 a.m. This law can be enforced with a legal penalty, a hefty monetary fine, or confiscation of audio-visual equipment if the police are called. You will be held responsible for your actions by local authorities and by NYU Prague. Violations of noise regulations or recurring complaints may warrant expulsion from NYU Prague housing and ultimately the program.

Residents are expected to keep sound to reasonable levels and must comply with requests from staff (RAs, Security staff, NYU Prague staff) to reduce noise levels that are intrusive when asked to do so. Failure to comply with staff requests to reduce noise will result in disciplinary action. Noise violations within the NYU Prague residences are more likely to occur when residents consume alcohol. Students who violate the housing policy while drunk will face severe disciplinary action, as well as mandatory health assessments.

Smoking

There is absolutely no smoking in the NYU Prague Residences. If you wish to smoke, you must do so outside the building. Smoking devices, including but not limited to pipes, bongs, and hookahs, are not permitted in the residence halls.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is prohibited in NYU housing.

Drugs

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs will not be tolerated on University premises. Upon finding evidence of the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs on its premises by any student, the University will take appropriate action, including, but not limited to, probation, suspension or expulsion. In addition, students who violate this policy may be subject to criminal prosecution under Czech laws that specify fines or imprisonment for conviction of drug-related offenses.

Marijuana

Marijuana is an illegal substance and is prohibited in the residence halls. Any student who is found to be in possession of or using marijuana will face severe disciplinary action and possible criminal charges. Water pipes, bongs, hookahs and other paraphernalia commonly associated with drug use also are prohibited in the residence halls.

Other Controlled Substances

The possession or use of narcotics and/or other controlled substances without a valid prescription in the residence halls is prohibited. Students are expected to obey local Czech laws regarding the use, sale and distribution of controlled substances.

For more information about Housing Policies and General Conduct Policies, please consult the Student Handbook

SAFETY and SECURITY

There is a 24/7 guard service in the residence hall.

Security

Lock ALL doors when you leave your rooms and when you go to sleep – your room doors, the apartment doors, and the front door and courtyard door in the residence hall. NYU Prague is not responsible for any lost or stolen property in the residence halls.
Please be responsible about access to NYU buildings and report any suspicious persons immediately. Guests to the Residence Halls and Apartments MUST be signed in with NYU Prague staff and you are responsible for their behavior.

Fire safety

Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises
Fire doors, where present, should be kept closed at all times and never propped open.
Keep your living space free of trash; empty all trash containers daily.
Never overload wall outlets. One outlet should have no more than two plugs.
Do not leave cooking unattended, for any amount of time.
Do not use water on grease fires, instead slide a pot lid over the burning pot.
Make sure to switch on the vent above the stove every time you cook.
Do not tamper with smoke detectors nor with the automated fire extinguishers.
Burning of candles and incense is prohibited on the premises.
Always evacuate when you hear the fire alarm!

There will be regular fire drills in all residence halls and academic buildings during the semester.

Please make sure to read the entire Fire Safety policy section in the Student Handbook.

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