Quick answer
NYU students should photograph each room after packing, plus close-ups of walls, floors, appliances, furniture, keys, cleaning condition, and shared spaces.
New York, New York
NYU move-out checklist for student housing.
Apartment turnover can involve elevators, building rules, and small rooms where wide photos are useful. Typical move-out timing: mid-May.
NYU move-out photo checklist
- Photograph each room after packing and before returning keys.
- Capture wide room photos first, then close-ups of changed or repaired areas.
- Document cleaning condition, furniture, appliances, keys, windows, doors, fixtures, and floors.
- Separate private bedroom photos from shared-space photos so roommate context stays clear.
- Save the final record before checkout appointments, elevator windows, or travel deadlines.
Housing context
residence hallsshared apartmentshigh-rise units
Use school names nominatively only. door.lease is not affiliated with or endorsed by NYU.
Common questions
What should NYU students photograph before moving out?
NYU students should photograph each room after packing, plus close-ups of walls, floors, appliances, furniture, keys, cleaning condition, and shared spaces.
When is NYU move-out documentation useful?
Move-out documentation is useful around mid-May, before checkout, cleaning handoff, key return, or travel.
Is this legal advice?
No. This checklist is a documentation aid. Follow your lease, housing-office process, landlord instructions, or qualified guidance for legal questions.