Frequently Asked Questions

Are utilities included?

  • Internet, heat & electricity will be your responsibility. For 112 & 114 Ferris Place (the 6 bedroom units), internet averages around $60/month. Heat and electricity can range from $60-300/month for the whole house depending on your usage and the season. These utilities are split between 6 tenants, so expect to pay around $10/month for internet and $10-50/month for heat & electricity per person.

  • For 114.5 Ferris Place (the 1 bedroom unit), internet is also around $60/ month. Heat and electricity can range from $50-150/month depending on your usage and the season.

  • We pay for water and sewer costs.

Is trash included?

  • You will be responsible for trash. The City of Ithaca requires trash tags to be placed on bags for weekly pickup. These are $4.50/tag, and can be purchased on campus or at various stores downtown.

Is there parking available?

  • There is street parking available for 112 & 114 Ferris Place.

  • There is one off-street parking spot available which is included in the rent for 114.5 Ferris Place.

How long are leases?

  • 12 months

Can I sublet?

  • Yes, you may request and submit a Sublet Application with our office.

I’m uncomfortable sharing a bathroom with members of the opposite gender. Can you guarantee the rest of the rooms will be filled by people of the same gender?

  • Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all room occupants will be of the same gender, as we do not discriminate against applicants. The composition of our units depends on the pool of applicants each year.

How do I pay rent?

  • We accept all payments, including the security deposit, through the online platform, Apartments.com. Once you choose to rent from us, you’ll receive an invitation to set up your account. Apartments.com also allows you to schedule payments, ensuring you won’t forget to pay rent on time and incur any late fees.

What furniture is provided?

  • In 112 & 114 Ferris Place, we provide:

    • Common areas

      • 1 L-shaped couch and 1 loveseat in the living room

      • 1 loveseat couch in the 2nd floor study lounge

      • 3 bar stools for the eat-in bar in the kitchen 

    • Bedrooms

      • 1 full-sized bed for all bedrooms with the exception of 1 twin-sized bed for bedroom (2-1)

      • 1 dresser, 1 desk, 1 chair

  • In 114.5 Ferris, we provide:

    • 1 loveseat couch, 1 dining table with four chairs, 1 queen-sized bed, 1 dresser

Can I bring my own furniture?

  • Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own couches or beds as we do not have the capacity to store the items that we provide. You may bring and substitute your own dresser, desk & chair, but we require at least 2 weeks notice before your lease start date to let us know that you will be bringing any of these items. We will not accept any requests for furniture removal after your lease start date date. Additional smaller furniture items (like tables, lamps, etc) for the common spaces are permitted, just be sure to discuss bringing these items with your fellow roommates.