New School University occupies floor's 4-8, with a total capacity of 133 residents. The other floors of the building are occupied by private tenants. There are six apartments on each floor, housing approximately 26 students per floor. Suites are divided into several bedrooms and a common area, and may house between four and eight residents. Each suite has a small kitchenette unit consisting of an oven-stove, refrigerator, sink and shelving.
Larger suites have one and a half baths and smaller suites have one bathroom each.
Each bedroom has one loft-bed per student. Each floor has one public telephone. A video-lounge is located on the fourth floor and a laundry room is located on the second floor. Mailboxes are located in the lobby and mail is delivered once a day. For New School University students living at 31 Union Square West, there is 24-hour security.