Opened on January 22 2004 Furman Hall stands proudly. It’s a significant part of New York University School of Law. This impressive building is more than just classrooms and seminar rooms. Furman Hall is a hub of legal scholarship. It’s a place where future lawyers hone their skills.
Furman Hall’s location is 245 Sullivan Street. It sits between Washington Square South and West Third Street. The building’s design is quite modern. It connects to Vanderbilt Hall via the shared law library. This library stretches beneath Sullivan Street. The lower levels house the Lawyering faculty. The upper floors offer various facilities. Classrooms lounges and study spaces occupy floors one through three.
The fourth floor houses the career counseling program. The fifth and sixth floors are home to the legal practice clinics. The top floors hold apartments for faculty and their families. These are generally off-limits to non-residents. However the ninth floor offers a special space. It’s the Lester Pollack Colloquium room. Students have access to this room.
A unique feature of Furman Hall is its West 3rd Street facade. It includes a preserved section of a townhouse. Edgar Allan Poe once lived in this townhouse. This was between 1844 and 1846. This preservation resulted from a compromise. NYU initially planned to demolish the building. Preservationists objected strongly. The compromise resulted in this unique architectural detail. Furman Hall stands as a testament to both legal education and historical preservation. It’s a significant landmark in Greenwich Village. The building has many classrooms. Classroom 210 can accommodate 50 people. Classroom 212 holds 60. Classroom 214 has a capacity of 79. There are smaller seminar rooms as well.
Furman Hall is more than just a building. It represents the evolution of legal education. It’s a symbol of progress and preservation. It blends modern architecture with historical significance. It’s a cornerstone of the NYU School of Law. It’s a testament to its dedication to legal scholarship and community. Its history is as compelling as the legal minds it fosters.