In 1973 the building became a coed residence. They provide a variety of housing for many students. Five to seventy-four students live in each residence, usually in double or triple rooms or in an occasional quadruple. Most residences are coed. Commonwealth Avenue Located on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Babcock Street in the West Campus area is 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, a six-story, coed residence accommodating 269 students.
All suites have a common study area and a bathroom.
Each bedroom has its own telephone number and hookup to a master television antenna. The residence also has a laundry facility and vending machines. Dining facilities are a two-minute walk across the street, to the West Campus dining rooms. Hamilton House Hamilton House, an apartment-style residence, is located two blocks west of 1019 Commonwealth Avenue. It houses 198 students and has a television room, laundry facilities, and basement social rooms.