You need to pick up your key(s) from the Housing Department .

The Butler Committee has obtained a dolly for resident use. Please see the dolly page.

Tell family and friends that your address will be:

Your Name


your number and street (for instance, 426B Devereux Avenue)


Princeton, NJ 08540

Graduate Student parking information.

You must get a parking decal to you at the parking office on the A level of the New South building. Bring your registration, copy of your lease, and student ID. All vehicles must display this decal. Students may request a limited number of passes to use throughout the academic year for parking in Lot 21 or the graduate student signed areas on Western Way and FitzRandolph Road. Requests must be made in writing to the Office of Transportation & Parking Services. After 5 pm, Monday through Friday and on weekends, students may park in any numbered lots except for Lots 8, 9 and 18. In addition, all vehicles must park in designated spaces and NOT against the flow of traffic. Princeton Township police may issue tickets for parking violations in Butler.

You are responsible for arranging telephone service, which may be done by contacting Verizon (1-800-VERIZON). Information about installation, service, and deposit fees can be obtained directly from Verizon. Arrangements for telephone installation may be made prior to your arrival in Princeton. Interior telephone wire maintenance is provided by the University, and exterior line maintenance is the responsibility of Verizon.

NOTE: A few units will not be charged for electrical usage from PSE&G. A flat rate of $16/month will be included in your monthly rent. This is due to an issue relating to the way Dormnet is set up in Butler. For more information, please see this page.

Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is the utility company serving the Princeton area. New residents must contact the utility company before they occupy their residence to ask for utility service. PSEG

Please be aware that many students are required to pay a deposit before PSE&G initiates service. This deposit generally amounts to an average two-month utility bill for the unit. Exemption from the deposit may be granted depending upon (1) whether the tenant has a good credit record with the company or (2) the tenant's employment situation warrants it. Graduate students are encouraged to explain their income (stipend, spouse's salary, etc.) when making their initial contact with the utility company. Deposits are refunded after one year of good credit.

See the Dormnet information page.

You may wish to subscribe to cable television. Comcast holds the contract for the Princeton area. Interested students should contact Comcast directly:

Comcast

1-800-266-2278, 24 hours, 7 days a week

Some Butler residents subscribe to satellite television service. DirecTV seems to be a popular choice, and in Princeton you can receive the local channels for the Philadelphia region. Please bear in mind that if you subscribe to satellite television service, you must find a way to mount the satellite safely but NOT by a permanent attachment. Some residents have created wooden fixtures strapped to their back porch railings for this purpose. If you are interested, take a walk around the complex when you arrive to see what solutions are possible. Please consult with the Housing Department to find out specific restrictions. By the same token, there are restrictions on the use of a TV antenna.

The following list is in order from closest to furthest from Butler. (There are other specialty stores that are not listed.)

Whole Earth Center

Olive May Natural Foods

McCaffery's Market

Wawa Food Markets

Whole Foods Market

Wegman's

ShopRite

Butler apartments come unfurnished except for a stove, and a refrigerator rented from the University for a $5/month fee, which is included in the rent.

There are some used furniture stores in the area and also furniture rental stores, including:

Skillman Furniture Store
212 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ
(609) 924-1881


IFR Furniture Rentals
Princeton, NJ
609-392-1666
1-800-223-3600


IS Furniture Rental
Lawrenceville NJ
609-771-4343
1-800-462-9055


IKEA
Elizabeth, NJ or Philadelphia, PA
(both about an hour away by car)


Target
500 Nassau Park Blvd
Princeton, NJ
609-951-8555


Central NJ Craigslist

Princeton Freecycle

Furniture stores in Princeton

Also, University Surplus often has excellent prices on functional and sturdy furnishings.

From curtains, to mops, to hamster massage kits, these stores offer many of the things you might need when you move in (list is not comprehensive but should provide a start):

New

Princeton Shopping Center

Market Fair Mall

Quaker Bridge Mall

Walmart

Target

If you drive south on Rt 1 there are LOTS more stores.

Used -

TigerTrade

Milk Money

Red White and Blue Thrift 2055 Nottingham Way, Mercerville - (609) 586 1608

Craigslist

Princeton Freecycle

Garage Sales - (where people sell their used stuff from their home) refer weekly to Craigslist, local signs, and listings in local news papers

Rummage Sales - Usually in the spring (March/April). Some are listed in local papers while others just put a sign out in front of thier Church or organization. Side of the road - In NJ it is generally understood that if something is placed by a trashcan on their curb or next to the dumpster that it is free game. (If in doubt, you can always knock and ask.)

Deals-

Children's Place Outlet

Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings . In the very back they have carpet remnants for discounted prices.

For tips on living in Butler during the winter, see our winter tips page.

Moving into Butler, you should expect to find the following

• the unit completely cleaned
• the unit painted as needed
• the floors waxed
• the bathroom and kitchen fixtures cleaned and functional
• the windows cleaned, with shades

Between occupancies, the University's Physical Plant Department attempts to complete any needed repairs. This is not always possible due to the very short period each unit is vacant and the tendency for most vacancies to occur within a very short period of time. So please report anything that needs repair to the Superintendent.

Butler apartments are unfurnished but do include a refrigerator and stove. You need to provide your own furniture (see above), including curtains, carpeting (if desired -- remember it must be area rugs and not installed carpeting), and shower curtains.

Much of this page is taken from the Housing Department's guide called "Apartment Life". This is a very useful document and we encourage you to check it out for more information.