What Educational Housing Services does

Educational Housing Services, Inc. (EHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1987 that provides temporary and semester-based housing for college students and interns in New York City. The company operates a portfolio of seven residential properties across NYC neighborhoods — Brooklyn Heights, the Financial District, Midtown West, Manhattan West, East Village, and Midtown East — comprising St. George Towers, 55 John Street Residence, New Yorker, Hudson Yards, 301 First, Marymount, and East Village Residence. Resident rooms are offered in single, double, triple, and lofted triple configurations with all-inclusive rates covering utilities, WiFi, and basic furnishings, and a Student Life program layers in events, NYC attraction discounts, and 24/7 staff support.

EHS monetizes primarily through semester and multi-month housing contracts, charging a non-refundable $300 membership fee per reservation on top of per-person room pricing that varies by building, occupancy type, and term (Summer, Fall, Spring, 9-month, 12-month); disclosed sample pricing at 55 John Street ranges from $6,800 (lofted triple, Fall) to $31,350 (double-as-single, 12-month). A secondary referral channel pays existing residents $150 per successful referral. The go-to-market combines self-serve online booking via studenthousing.org with a housing-advisor inside-sales team (1-800-297-4694) and a dedicated institutional/group reservations motion targeting university and corporate internship programs.

EHS serves students and interns from over 150 colleges and 50 countries; disclosed institutional partners include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, PwC, NYPD Cadet Corps, New York Law School, Dartmouth College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and the University of Texas at Austin. The company is led by President & CEO Jeffrey Lynford with an executive team spanning institutional leasing, legal, finance, facilities, and public safety; the organization reports 11-50 employees and a single NYC headquarters at 55 Clark Street, Brooklyn.

Name

Educational Housing Services

Legal name

Educational Housing Services, Inc.

Website

https://studenthousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Educational Housing Services is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates seven student and intern residences across NYC neighborhoods, serving undergraduates, interns, and institutional programs from over 150 colleges and 50 countries on semester-based housing contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internship Program Provider Housing (3rd-Party Placement Programs) (THAMAGAF), Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools) (THAMAGAE), Off-Campus / University-Affiliated Housing Management (EDAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Intern housing
• Semester housing
• Residence life
• Student accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Semester Housing Contracts: EHS generates revenue through semester-based housing contracts where students pay for room reservations. Pricing varies by building, room type, and term length. Membership fees ($300) are charged per reservation. All-inclusive rates cover utilities, WiFi, and basic amenities.
2. Referral Program: EHS pays existing residents $150 per successful referral who books housing, creating a customer acquisition channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Educational Housing Services provides semester-based student and intern housing in New York City through a portfolio of seven residential properties across Manhattan and Brooklyn. All-inclusive rates cover utilities, WiFi, and furnishings, with room types ranging from single to lofted triple occupancy. The company also operates a Student Life Program with events, 24/7 security, and community-building activities for residents.

Product overview

Educational Housing Services (EHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1987 that provides student and intern housing in New York City. The company operates a portfolio of seven residential properties across NYC neighborhoods (Brooklyn Heights, Financial District, Midtown West, Manhattan West, East Village, and Midtown East). EHS offers year-round housing at St. George Towers, New Yorker, Hudson Yards, and East Village Residence, while 55 John Street transitioned to year-round in Fall 2026, and 301 First and Marymount operate during summer months only. Room types include single, double, triple, and lofted tripleoccupancy with private bathrooms, and all residents have access to the Student Life Program featuring events, activities, and discounts throughout NYC. The company serves students and interns from over 150 colleges and 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. George Towers Year-round student residence in Brooklyn Heights consisting of three towers (Clark, Studio and Weller) with access to a community center, communal kitchen, study room, screening room, pool table, and flat-screen TVs. Located at 100 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
• 55 John Street Residence Student residence in NYC's Financial District featuring rooms with private bathrooms, recently renovated lounge, communal kitchen, and fitness center. Located at 55 John Street, New York, NY 10038.
• New Yorker Year-round Manhattan residence at 481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 near Penn Station with in-building fitness center, student lounge featuring kitchen, study rooms, pool table and flat-screen TVs.
• Hudson Yards Year-round residence at 419 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 offering single occupancy living spaces with recently renovated common areas and a private backyard in Manhattan West/Hudson Yards neighborhood.
• 301 First Summer-only residence at 301 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003 in the East Village featuring in-suite kitchenettes, patio space, and lounges with easy access to Union Square, Flatiron, and waterfront areas.
• Marymount Summer-only residence at 231 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022 on the Midtown East side with apartment-style suites featuring two bedrooms, kitchen, and private bathroom. Located near Rockefeller Center, United Nations, and Grand Central Terminal.
• East Village Residence Year-round residence at 135 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003 near Union Square featuring air conditioning, 24/7 security, lounge and outdoor patio spaces. Access to East Village restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
• Student Life Program Comprehensive student life programming including events in residences and throughout NYC, 24/7 staff availability, discounted tickets to NYC attractions (Broadway shows, Yankees/Mets games), and community-building activities such as movie nights and trips to NYC hot spots.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYU and NYU Tandon School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeffrey Lynford, EHS President & CEO, serves on the boards of NYU and the NYU Tandon School of Engineering (formerly Polytechnic Institute of NYU), indicating a strategic relationship with the university.
• The Port Authority of New York and New JerseycoreOthersJeffrey Lynford holds a gubernatorial appointment as Vice Chairman of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, indicating civic leadership involvement.
• Over 150 Colleges and UniversitiescoreOthersEHS partners with over 150 colleges and universities worldwide to provide student housing for students interning or studying in NYC.
• AllyantminorOthersEHS has been reviewed by Allyant for accessibility compliance, with accessibility badges displayed on their website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NYU Housing Services: NYU's in-house residential services program operates on-campus dormitories and affiliated housing for NYU students. It is directly comparable because it serves the same NYC student-intern demographic with semester-based housing, overlapping with EHS's target customer and even sharing leadership overlap (Lynford sits on NYU's board).
• Columbia University Off-Campus Housing: Columbia's off-campus housing resource supports Columbia-affiliated students seeking semester and year-round housing in NYC. Directly comparable to EHS in serving NYC university students with semester-length contracts in the same neighborhoods (Morningside Heights, Manhattan).
• International House NYC: A non-profit residential community in NYC's Upper West Side serving international students, interns, and graduate scholars from around the world. Directly comparable to EHS on mission, customer (international student-interns), NYC location, and non-profit structure.
• The Webster Apartments: A long-running NYC residential hotel in Midtown that serves students, interns, and young professionals on extended stays. Comparable to EHS because it offers furnished, all-inclusive monthly housing in prime Manhattan with similar customer segments.
• Boston University Summer Housing: BU operates summer-only housing for interns and visiting students in Boston. Comparable to EHS's summer-only buildings (301 First, Marymount) on the summer-intern-housing business model, though in a different city.
• HI NYC Hostel: A large Upper West Side hostel offering short-term and extended-stay affordable accommodation to students, interns, and budget travelers in NYC. Comparable to EHS on serving price-sensitive student/intern visitors to NYC with furnished communal housing.

Emerging players

• Furnished Finder: An online marketplace for medium-term (30+ day) furnished rentals, heavily used by traveling nurses and corporate interns. Comparable to EHS because it serves the same intern housing demand with self-serve digital booking, often at lower price points.
• Blueground: A venture-backed, furnished apartment platform offering 30+ day stays in NYC and other major cities with fully equipped units. Comparable to EHS on extended-stay furnished housing in NYC, though targeting corporate clients and relocations rather than student-specific programs.
• Kasa: A tech-enabled short-term and extended-stay apartment operator with properties in NYC. Comparable to EHS on furnished monthly housing for transient visitors, though Kasa targets business travelers and lacks EHS's student-specific programming.

Broad incumbents

• Off-Campus Partners: A student housing management and marketing platform serving universities nationwide, including NYC-area schools. Comparable to EHS as a student housing services provider, though OCP focuses on marketing/management services for off-campus apartment buildings rather than operating its own residences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EHSNYC

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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