Or Have You Any Money to Bet, Lie Down Forever, Lie Down.There Goes Old

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MISSION STATEMENT...... 2 WELCOME & PEOPLE TO KNOW...... 3 UNIVERSITY PARTNERS...... 4 COMMUNITY AGREEMENT...... 5 OFF-CAMPUS ORIENTATION...... 6 YOUR LEASE...... 7 LEGAL ACTION...... 8 LIVING IN YOUR HOME...... 10-14 THE NEIGHBORHOOD...... 15 NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY...... 16 NOISE & ALCOHOL POLICIES...... 17 NOISE SANCTION CHART...... 18 UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE...... 19 TRASH & RECYCLING...... 20-21 OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE...... 22-23 TRASH & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CHART...... 24 THIS, NOT THAT...... 25-26 TRANSPORTATION...... 27-28 COMMUNITY RESOURCES...... 29-30 Designed by: Shannon Hou, SFS ‘18

1 HOYA LIVING GUIDE MISSION STATEMENT

The Office of Neighborhood Life supports all students, non-students, and permanent residents in the communities surrounding Georgetown University.

Our office will educate students about university policies and local ordinances to foster personal growth and civic citizenship; and strengthen neighborhood relations by facilitating dialogue with community members, organization, and local government officials to create a positive quality of life for everyone living in the neighborhood.

MISSION STATEMENT 2 WELCOME & PEOPLE TO KNOW

Welcome to the neighborhood and living off CORY PETERSON campus! The Office of Neighborhood Life (ONL) works with students and non-students in the Director neighborhood to help ensure you live in a clean, 202-687-0364 safe & quiet community. Our office provides programs, resources, and support services [email protected] to assist you in living within the neighboring communities to Georgetown University. The Hoya Living Guide provides valuable information that will help make living in the neighborhood PATRICK “PT” JONES a rewarding experience and a time for personal Assistant Director learning and growth. 202-687-3428 The ONL staff is available to assist you in [email protected] whatever way we can. Please don’t hesitate to stop by our office at 1300 36th Street NW, or contact us via phone or email at 202-687-5138 and [email protected]. Our SAMANTHA HERRELL office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am Community Director, to 5pm (weekend and after hours are available, West Georgetown but must be scheduled in advance). Visit us online at neighborhood.georgetown.edu and you 202-687-1320 can also connect with us through social media on [email protected] the platforms listed below.

We’re here to support you and hope you have CATHERINE FINNEGAN the best year yet on the Hilltop! Community Director, Burleith & Foxhall Office Hours: 202-687-1320 Monday - Friday [email protected] 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Weekend and after hours available VACANT upon request Program Coordinator 202-687-7764 GUNeighborhoodLife

@GUNeighborhood MICHELLE SIEMIETKOWSKI Off-Campus Chaplain 202-687-4731 @GUNeighborhood [email protected]

3 WELCOME UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

communityengagement.georgetown.edu | 202-687-5677 | [email protected] The Office of Government Relations and Community Engagement helps to fulfill Georgetown’s commitment to the common good in the District of Columbia and the metropolitan region. We support the University’s long-term growth and economic development efforts, including the University’s master planning; facilitate and develop relationships with community organizations and local governments; support faculty research and scholarship in our local communities; and strengthen the University’s partnership with our neighbors. OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT studentconduct.georgetown.edu | 202-687-4533 | [email protected] The Office of Student Conduct supports Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit educational mission by enforcing regulations designed to promote an environment in which students can develop intellectually, morally, spiritually, and socially while exercising a balance of partnership and autonomy. As a Georgetown student living off campus, you are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the policies within the Code of Student Conduct (Code), as you become acclimated to life in the neighborhood. Furthermore, it is important to understand the inherent privilege of being a Georgetown student, as you are held to high community standards relating to off-campus noise and disorderly conduct. Please do not hesitate to email, call or drop by our office on the 5th floor of the Leavey Center if you have any questions regarding the Code of Student Conduct.

GEORGETOWN STUDENT TENANT ASSOCIATION gs-ta.org | [email protected] The Georgetown Student Tenant Association (GSTA) is a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to protecting the rights of student tenants off campus. We offer several services: education, lease review, and direct advocacy. Our direct advocacy service allows us to file complaints on behalf of students who are experiencing problems with their landlord. We operate on a case-by-case basis, students have an opportunity to meet with a tenant advocate in the GUSA office on campus. GSTA is a peer administered service and cannot offer legal advice. All client information is strictly confidential. Appointments available by request.

STUDENT ADVOCACY OFFICE gustudentassociation.org/student-advocacy-office | Office Hours: M-F, 1:00pm-5:00pm The Student Advocacy Office (SAO) is a student run office that is housed in the Executive branch of the Georgetown University Student As- sociation. It serves as a resource center for student rights and helps student navigate the university adjudication system through free and confidential advising. We offer several services: confidential advice on a student’s specific case, explain the disciplinary process, assist students in preparation for their disciplinary meeting, help student with writing appeals and upon request accompany students to their disciplinary meeting.

UNIVERSITY PARTNERS 4 COMMUNITY AGREEMENT

Georgetown University is a Catholic and Jesuit institution bordering several residential neighborhoods in the District of Columbia. The University expects students to uphold their responsibilities as members of the community and to comply with the University Code of Student Conduct and the laws of the District of Columbia.

I have chosen to live in a residential neighborhood and understand that I have specific rights, and obligations both to my fellow students and non-student neighbors: • Live in a dwelling that is safe and code-compliant • Live in a neighborhood that is clean and free from garbage • Live undisturbed by excessive levels of noise • Advocate for my rights as a tenant

I understand the University is committed to: • Providing support to me through my Community Director and the Office of Neighborhood Life • Providing a fair and transparent adjudication process for any conduct issues

I also understand that living off-campus is a privilege, and that as a condition of living off-campus, I have obligations and responsibilities both as a student and as a member of the community I agree to: • Act in accordance with the ethos and values of Georgetown University and comply with the laws of the District of Columbia. • Abide by the Code of Student Conduct and Georgetown University policies, as well as reasonable requests from university officials that may relate to noise, trash, home maintenance, vehicle rules or other issues. • Understand that I am subject, through the adjudication process, to sanctions for any violations of the University Code of Student Conduct and may be moved on campus for repeated violations of the University Code of Student Conductand be responsible for any financial obligations associated with relocation. • Abide by the University noise policy, which states, excessive noise inside or outside a building is unac- ceptable. This will mean that if noise can be heard beyond the property line, it is probably too noisy taking into account the time and nature of the activity generating the sound. • Treat my fellow students and non-student neighbors with respect and foster goodwill in my community. • Dispose of my garbage in the proper manner and keep my property free of garbage. • Maintain my property, remove weeds, cut high grass, and shovel my sidewalk in the winter. • Read, understand, and agree to the policies and requirements as described in the Code of Student Conduct and the Hoya Living Guide provided by the Office of Neighborhood Life.

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5 COMMUNITY AGREEMENT OFF-CAMPUS ORIENTATION

HOYA LIVING ORIENTATION MOVE-IN CHECKLIST Every fall, the Office of Neighborhood Life offers orientation for students living off campus. All Grab a copy of the undergraduate students living off campus are required to Hoya Living Guide attend one of the orientation sessions. Students who fail to attend an orientation session will be ineligible to Attend the Hoya Living register for classes for the next semester and referred to Orientation the Office of Student Conduct.

Sign your Community Orientation sessions include information students need Agreement to live safely and responsibly in the community, including: • Safety in the local neighborhoods Update your local off-campus • DC laws and Georgetown University expectations on address in MyAccess noise, alcohol, and trash • Becoming an active member of the community • Building positive relationships with neighbors • Keeping a safe and secure dwelling

LOCAL ADDRESS INFORMATION Georgetown University policy states that all undergraduate students who live off campus must provide their current local address, emergency contact information, and local telephone number at myaccess.georgetown.edu. MyAccess has a number of address fields that can be updated. For this purpose please make sure you are updating your Local Off-Campus Address. Use the following steps to ensure that you have done this correctly:

• Login to MyAccess • Click Personal Information • Click View/Update Addresses/Phones • Click Update Addresses & Phones • Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Type of Address dropdown • Select Local Off-Campus from the dropdown box • Click Submit • Fill in your local address information • Click Submit

Your local address is where you are currently residing while attending school. Most students will have addresses in DC, Virginia, or Maryland. This is not your permanent address or your on-campus mailbox. Remember if you live in West Georgetown, Burleith, Foxhall, or the Cloisters your zip code is 20007; 20057 is only used for on-campus addresses.

ORIENTATION 6 YOUR LEASE

YOU SIGNED

Now that you have signed your lease, you and your landlord have many agreements that you both must uphold. Read your lease again, make notes about any questions, and be sure to ask your landlord immediately. The landlord agrees to provide a clean, sanitary, and vacant apartment/home and to make repairs required by the DC Housing Code. You agree to pay the rent, keep your apartment/house clean and undamaged, and follow the rules and regulations of your lease.

Should problems arise while you are living in your apartment/home, read the lease to determine how to address it. Contact your landlord/management company if you have any concerns about your apartment/ home. YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit is an amount of money paid by a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS tenant to a landlord to provide protection to a landlord in case a tenant fails to meet the obligations in a lease or A Landlord cannot charge a security rental of a property. deposit that exceeds the amount of the tenant’s first full month’s rent. PROTECTING YOUR MONEY WHILE RENTING All security deposits must be deposited Inspect the apartment/house with your landlord or by the landlord into an interest bearing another witness before you move all of your belongings escrow account and held in trust in a in. Make a list of any damage(s) like cracks or holes in wall financial institution in the District of and floors, water damage, appliances not working proper- Columbia. ly, etc. Make sure you sign and date the list, and ask your landlord to do the same. Taking photos during your walk A landlord can use a security deposit to through is increasingly important. This will prevent the cover repair expenses for damages to landlord from charging you for damage(s) that you did not their property caused by the tenant or create. their guests. You can find a sample walk-through from at: A landlord cannot use a security deposit studentliving.georgetown.edu/off-campus/moving for damage caused by normal wear and tear. PROTECTING YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU MOVE OUT A landlord has 45 days to either return Under DC Law, the landlord can inspect your apart- the deposit or notify you by certified mail ment three (3) days before to three (3) days after you that they plan to withhold some or all of move out. If you have caused any damage more than the deposit. “normal wear and tear” the landlord may keep all or a portion of your security deposit. A Notice of Inspection You must first submit a demand letter by (NOI) should be sent to you at least ten (10) days prior certified mail to your landlord requesting to the inspection. If possible, try to be present for your the return of your security deposit. If the inspection. If you are unable to be there for the inspec- landlord continues to improperly withhold tion, take pictures of the entire property after you have your security deposit, you may have to removed all of your belongings. Save these pictures on bring legal action against the landlord. your computer to confirm any damage(s) after the landlord completes the final inspection.

7 YOUR LEASE LEGAL ACTION

YOUR LEASE By signing a lease you are entering a legal agreement with your landlord. This means you are responsible for upholding all the rules outlined in the lease. It also means your landlord must uphold their side of the lease. In most cases students and landlords have no issues during the lease term. Occasionally, legal action must be taken if parts of the lease are not being upheld. While this option is not the most attractive, it is sure to get results. The District is a tenant-friendly city, so there are resources available to you as a resident. ONL works with these organizations regularly and can put you in contact with legal professionals that are eager to help you. OFFICE OF THE TENANT ADVOCATE (OTA) 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 | 202-719-6560 | M-F 8:45am - 4:45pm The Office of the Tenant Advocate is a DC government agency that provides free legal advice to residents of the District. OTA makes it a lot easier to deal with the stresses that may come with renting in DC. The mission of the Office of the Tenant Advocate is to provide technical advice and other legal services to tenants regarding disputes with landlords, to educate and inform the tenant community about tenant rights and rental housing matters. DC LAW STUDENTS IN COURT (LSIC) 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 100 | 202-638-4798 | M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm ONL partners with DC Law Students In Court (LSIC) to bring lawyers to our Main Campus office once a month during the school year to give free legal advice around tenant issues. In the past, LSIC has helped students with many issues, from retaining your security deposit to deciding whether or not a lease should be signed. No appointment is necessary. For more information on when LSIC clinics will be available, contact the Office of Neighborhood Life. LEGAL ADVICE OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT Many undergraduate and graduate students will find housing in either Virginia or Maryland. There are legal resources in these states that are either inexpensive or free that students may use. VIRGINIA MARYLAND Legal Services of Northern Virginia Maryland Legal Aid Arlington Office Montgomery County 3401 Columbia Pike, Suite 301 600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 430 Arlington, Virginia 22204 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Alexandria Office 240-314-0373 | Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 121 N. Washington Street, Suite 300A Maryland Legal Aid Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Metropolitan Maryland Fairfax Office 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 4080 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor Landover, Maryland 20785 Fairfax Virginia 22030 301-560-2101 | Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm www.lsnv.org

LEGAL ACTION 8 LIVING IN YOUR HOME

MOVING IN Before you carry all of your belongings into your new place make sure you do a complete walkthrough of the premises (preferably with your landlord). If your landlord is not available make sure you are taking a video or pictures of any broken, non-working, or questionable problems with the house/apartment. You can find a sample walkthrough form at studentliving.georgetown.edu/off-campus/moving; you want to be able to prove the condition of the house before you and your housemates moved in. Share your walkthrough form with your landlord and ask them to respond with any changes in writing.

Contact your utility providers (these vary depending on your location, and the property itself) and put these accounts in your name. You will likely have to pay all of the utilities for your new home, unless it was expressly discussed or written in your lease that the landlord would be covering utilities.

Ensure that your mail is being forwarded correctly to your new address. Remember the zip code for Georgetown, Burleith, Foxhall, and the Cloisters is 20007. You can set up mail forwarding through the US Postal Service at usps.com.

COMMON UTILITIES OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING DC Water The Office of Neighborhood Life (ONL) (dcwater.com) works closely with Off Campus Partners to ensure students have a centralized location Washington Gas to find housing in and around the District of (washingtongas.com) Columbia.

PEPCO If you are looking to secure housing please (pepco.com) visit: Tenleytown Trash OCHLISTINGS.GEORGETOWN.EDU (tenleytowntrash.com) The DC housing found on OCH Listings Comcast has a confirmed Basic Business License and (xfinity.com) has been inspected to ensure the dwelling meets the minimum safety standards re- RCN quired by DC Law. See page 11 for more (rcn.com/dc-metro/). information on home inspections.

9 LIVING IN YOUR HOME LIVING IN YOUR HOME

MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT DRIVES The Office of Neighborhood Life, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability, works to ensure that moving in and out of the neighborhood is a little less strenuous for you. Emails are sent out to both students and non-students in advance on how to participate.

MOVE-IN DRIVE The Move-In drive allows students to discard the bulk items that normally come from moving into a new house/apartment. This includes bulk items such as: mattresses, micro-fridges, and excess boxes. Students will receive an email from their Com- munity Director at the beginning of the fall semester including the guidelines for participating in this program.

MOVE-OUT DRIVE

Sign-ups for the Move-Out Drive will begin around mid- April. Bulk items such as large furniture, appliances, and mattresses can be scheduled to be picked up online. Donations will also be accepted for pick up during this time. All pickups will be available throughout the month of May. Anyone want- ing to participate can always drop off bulk items or donations at the Office of Neighborhood Life (1300 36th Street, NW). All items marked as “donations” will be collected by KEYS for the Homeless. KEYS FOR THE HOMELESS KEYS is a non-profit organization that works with homeless shelters and other low-price/no-price organizations that assist people in need across the DC, Virginia, & Maryland area. Every year The Office of Neighborhood Life in conjunction with the Office of Sustainability are able to donate lightly used items such as clothes, shoes, books, furniture, and appliances to KEYS. During the month of May donation sites are located all around campus, as well as a few off-campus locations. Off-campus students will receive more information about donating from their Commu- nity Director throughout the year. If you would like to donate items to KEYS outside of the Move-Out drive time please contact them at 703-973-KEYS(5397) or send an email to KEYS@dce- mail.com.

LIVING IN YOUR HOME 10 LIVING IN YOUR HOME

HOME INSPECTIONS Georgetown is concerned about the health and safety of students living in the neighborhood. Through the Georgetown Community Partnership (GCP), Georgetown University partners with the Department of Consum- er and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to help students schedule home safety inspections. DCRA enforces building codes and regulations on property owners throughout the District. There could be issues or housing violations in your rental property that pose serious threats to your health and safety, so we encourage every tenant to make sure their home has a Basic Business License (BBL) and has been recently inspected.

WHAT IS A BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE (BBL)? CONTACTS TO KNOW A BBL is required to put a property up for rent in the District of Colum- bia. A unit with a BBL has successfully completed a home safety inspection with DCRA. Visit http://pivsservices.dcra.gov/PIVS/Search.asp to check and DEPARTMENT OF see if your rental property has an active BBL. CONSUMER AND • Type in your address REGULATORY • Scroll down, and click “BBL” on the left side of the page AFFAIRS (DCRA) WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION? DCRA is the DC- government agency that protects the health, safety, and To obtain a BBL, properties must pass a safety inspection conducted by quality of life of the residents of DCRA. Inspections ensure that the rental property meets minimum building the District of Columbia. They codes and has basic life safety requirements, such as egress, proper electrical complete this task by ensuring that houses and building are in systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and more. compliance with DC Housing Code. DOES MY LANDLORD NEED TO GIVE CONSENT FOR AN INSPECTION? • Address: 1100 4th St., SW • Email: [email protected] Your landlord does not need to give you permission to schedule an • Phone: 202-442-4400 inspection and they are not required to be present during one. However, at • Hours: MTWF - 8:30-4:30 pm, Th - 9:30-4:30 pm least one tenant of the rental property must be present during the inspection • Web: dcra.dc.gov and all rooms will need to be accessed by DCRA. *Contact ONL and let us know if you have issues with your WHAT IF NONE OF MY ROOMMATES WILL BE HOME DURING AN home and contacted DCRA. INSPECTION? DEPARTMENT OF If you or your roommates cannot be there, or feel uncomfortable for any HEALTH (DOH) reason, a representative from the Georgetown Student Tenant Association The Department of (GSTA) can represent you during the inspection. You will need to sign a waiv- Health is the DC government agency concerned with the er allowing GSTA to represent you and your roommate(s). health and safety of all DC residents. As, such, DOH HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE AN INSPECTION? conducts inspections of houses regarding air quality, mold, and Inspections generally take between 15 minutes and one hour to complete, vermin infestations. depending on the size of the property and the number of violations, if any. You • Address: 899 North Capitol St., NE can speed up the inspection process by making a list of concerns to direct the • Email: [email protected] inspector’s attention. If your rental property does not have a BBL you can con- • Phone: 202-442-5955 tact the or call the Department • Hours: M-F 8:15-4:45 pm Office of Neighborhood Life at 202-687-5138 • Web: doh.dc.gov of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Inspection Unit directly at 202-442-9557. You may request an inspection if you are concerned about the condition of a room or the property. Inspections through DCRA are tenant driven. Since you are living in the rental property, make the request whenever something seems unsafe.

11 LIVING IN YOUR HOME LIVING IN YOUR HOME

BEFORE YOU SIGN FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Georgetown University is committed to ensuring • Avoid using extension cords whenever possi- that our off-campus students are living in safe apart- ble. When you have to use them, make sure ments and homes. Making sure your house meets the extension cord and all other wires never the fire safety standards required by DC Law is a big go under rugs or over doorways. part of our commitment. It is best not to sign a lease • Do not overload electrical outlets. without checking the following: • Keep combustible materials like curtains, sheets and rugs away from appliances that • There are two accessible exits from every may heat up and open flames. sleeping quarter. For a window to be consid- • Make sure that piles of paper and trash are kept ered accessible it must be large enough and tidy and away from wires and heating applianc- low enough to the ground so you can climb es. out. • Never leave a stove unattended while cook- • Bedrooms should not be in the same room as ing. a furnace or an oil meter. • Remember to turn stoves and other cooking • Every room has a working smoke detector. appliances off after use. • Each floor of your house has a working carbon • Do not smoke in your home. monoxide detector. • There is at least one working fire extinguish- CHECK YOUR DETECTORS er in the home. Fire extinguishers are either single use or need to be recharged. Make • Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detec- sure your fire extinguisher is usable before you tors once a month to make sure they work. need to use it. • Change the batteries in your smoke detectors • The property has an active Basic Business every six months, and make sure they are nev- License (see page 11). er disconnected. • The detectors should have a distinct warn- ing signal that you can hear whether you are awake or asleep. • If your carbon monoxide detector goes off at EVACUATION PLANS any time (24/7) please call 703-750-1000 for Make an evacuation plan and an alternate evacua- Emergency Carbon Monoxide Services (for tion plan in the event of a fire or a gas leak. Rehearse Washington Gas Customers only). If you are the escape plan with your roommates and discuss a not a Washington Gas customer, contact your meetup location in case of an emergency. Remember, gas company for similar services. Check your some of these evacuation routes may include using a lease or contact your landlord if you unsure of window to exit the property. your gas company.

The Friends of Rigby Foundation has fire extinguishers, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and escape ladders for student properties requiring additional fire safety equipment at no cost. These items can be picked up at the Office of Neighborhood Life.

LIVING IN YOUR HOME 12 LIVING IN YOUR HOME

HOME SAFETY TIPS • Lock the doors in your house at all times, even when you are home. • Landlords are required to provide effective locks for residences. Contact your landlord immediately if you have any concerns about security at your house. • Keep your windows locked at all times. • Leave an exterior light on at night. • Never allow strangers to come into your home. Check the identification of sales and service people before letting them inside. • Keep your valuables out of sight at all times to dis- courage theft. • Record information about your electronics, including make, model, and any serial numbers in the event they are stolen or missing. • Purchase a lock for your laptop and keep it locked as often as possible. • Register your bicycle with the Georgetown Universi- ty Police Department (GUPD). • Buy two quality locks for your bike to protect against theft. • If you come home and see an open door or broken window, do not go in; call 911 and wait for the police in a safe place outside of your home. • Share information about unsafe neighborhood conditions with your neighbors and the Office of Neigh- borhood Life.

ROOMMATE AGREEMENTS You may be moving into a housing situation with one or more roommates. Chances are your personalities may occasionally misalign. If it cannot be resolved easily, get help from a professor, counselor, chaplain, or your Community Director at the Office of Neighborhood Life. Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) 202-687-6985 | Monday - Friday 9am-5pm 202-444-PAGE (7243) - After hours and weekends Office of Residential Ministry 202-687-4300 | Monday - Friday 9am-5pm [email protected] Office of Neighborhood Life 202-687-1320 | Monday - Friday 9am-5pm [email protected]

13 LIVING IN YOUR HOME LIVING IN YOUR HOME

RENTERS INSURANCE The Office of Neighborhood Life recommends that all students renting property purchase some form of renters insurance. Renters insurance can protect your personal property in the event of theft or damage.

• Your landlord’s policy does not cover any of your personal belongings. • Check with your parents to find out whether you are covered under their insurance policy. Students are typically covered under their parents’ policies when living in on-campus housing, but not covered when renting a privately owned property off campus.

One source of renters insurance is National Student Services, Inc. (www.nssi.com) which offers student property insurance at discounted rates.

ROOMR by THE CORP AND GSTA

roomr.thecorp.org

Roomr is managed and run through The Corp and GSTA. Roomr allows you to search for landlords, browse properties, favorite the properties you like, and check out a listing for subletting opportunities. Visit roomr.thecorp.org to leave feedback about your student rental. Contact The Corp through www.thecorp.org or contact GSTA through www.gs-ta.org with any questions you may have.

DISCLAIMER: In 2014, the Students of Georgetown, Inc. (“The Corp”), a student-run 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization, launched an online platform, Roomr.thecorp.org (“Roomr”), in collaboration with the Georgetown Student Tenant Association (GSTA), for students to review and evaluate the properties they live in and their landlords. Georgetown University does not endorse, support, recommend, verify, monitor, review, approve, or otherwise take any responsibility for any reviews, property listings, assertions, ratings, or other information posted on, or obtained in connection with, Roomr.

LIVING IN YOUR HOME 14 THE NEIGHBORHOOD

YOUR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD One of the most important aspects of living off campus is understanding that you are now a part of a residential community. There are new expectations and responsibilities that come with living in neighborhoods like West Georgetown, Burleith, Foxhall, and the Cloisters. Noise, trash, and unsafe living conditions affect people who live in and visit our neighborhoods. It is important to become familiar with your rights and responsibilities as a citizen and neighbor, with the university’s expectations of you as an off-campus student resident, and with local laws and resources that will assist you in living off campus. In addition, your personal safety in the neighborhood is of paramount concern, and you should familiarize yourself with safety precautions and resources to keep you safe. The neighborhoods surrounding Georgetown are also home to many amenities that are open to you as a resident. There are parks and running/biking trails (Glover-Archibald Park, C & O Canal Towpath, Volta Park). The Georgetown Library is located at the corner of Wisconsin and R streets; library cards are available to anyone who resides, works, pays property tax, or attends school in DC. There is boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding available during the warmer months near the Georgetown Waterfront. Not to mention the shopping, restaurants, movie theater, bowling, and other great finds on Wisconsin and M streets.

BRiDGE is a program that invites George- BR iDGE town students living in the neighborhood to be a part of a conversation with the permanent residents they live around. ONL caters dinners as non-student residents open up their homes in the hopes of meeting and engaging with students around issues pertaining to the community. ONL will announce BRiDGE opportunities as they arise and invite students who live close by to attend. If you have questions, or are interested in attending, contact your Com- munity Director.

GOOD NEIGHBOR TIPS

COMMUNICATION | Meet your neighbors as soon as you move into your house and exchange contact information. Listen to their experiences with former residents and commit to keeping communication open during the year. If there is a problem in the future, it’s easier to discuss it with someone you already know. MAINTENANCE | Maintaining your yard, tree boxes, weeds, trash, and snow removal is common among all who live in these neighborhoods. Keeping up with this task will show your neighbors you care about the neighborhood. CONSIDERATION | Generating noise that can be heard beyond the property line and disturbs others is harmful to both students and non-students. Excessive noise is also a violation of DC law and the Code of Student Conduct. SAFETY | If you observe any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, report it to the Metropolitan Police Department (911). Helping to keep these communities safe is a benefit to both students and non-students.

15 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY

PERSONAL SAFETY The safety and well-being of all students is of the utmost concern to Georgetown Uni- versity and the Office of Neighborhood Life. Use the following tools to help keep you safe while on the Hilltop. Make sure you are signed up for HOYAlerts on all your devices to keep up with things happening on campus. For more information on the University’s emergency response and operating status, visit preparedness.georgetown.edu.

STREET SAFETY • Avoid walking alone at night. Walk with friends and take the Late Night Shuttle as often as possible (see page 27). • Avoid taking shortcuts through dark alleys or unknown streets. • Don’t carry valuable items when walking alone (money, laptops, credit cards). • If you are being harassed, try to attract attention to yourself and head towards any well-lit buildings/locations where people are present. • Always carry personal identification (GOCard, State Issued ID, Military ID, etc.) • Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Talking on a cell phone or listening to music can make you less alert and an easier target for criminals. • Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave the area. • SafeRides provides free point-to-point rides from 8pm to 2am Sunday through Wednes- day, and 8pm to 3am Thursday through Saturday in the Georgetown, Burleith, and Fox- hall areas. LIVESAFE LIVESAFE is a mobile safety app available for Georgetown students, faculty, and staff. Through this app you can contact the Georgetown University Police Department for a variety of reasons.

SafeWalk | Allows you to add friends, share your location when you leave a location, stay in constant contact with friends while you walk to your destination, and send a group chat when you reach your destination safely.

Talk/Chat | Two way communication with GUPD.

Instant Emergency Connection | In case of an emergency where you need immediate assistance you can choose to contact 911 or GUPD. If you choose GUPD, location tracking will begin immediately, allowing officers to respond to your exact location. Download “LiveSafe” on your iPhone or Android Sign up with your name and contact info and select Georgetown University as your school

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY 16 NOISE & ALCOHOL POLICIES

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Violations of local laws by Georgetown University students are also addressed by the Office of Student Conduct. If students are found to have violated the Code of Student Conduct, appropriate sanctions are issued. Visit studentconduct.georgetown.edu/code-of-studentconduct for more information.

DC LAW ON ALCOHOL In accordance with DC law, it is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol. MPD and the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) rigorously enforce the alcohol laws and patrol local bars to curb underage drinking in establishments in the Georgetown area. It is illegal for anyone to possess an open alcohol container in public spaces, e.g. sidewalks, streets, alleyways, parking lots, etc. MPD actively enforces the open container law in the Georgetown area.

GEORGETOWN NOISE POLICY The University’s noise policy off campus is not time restrictive. If the noise or disturbance is occurring in the day and could be found objectionable, the University can take action by asking guests to leave and documenting the situation. The Georgetown University policy on noise off-campus states:

Excessive sound, which infringes upon the community’s right to reasonable peace and quiet is prohibited at all times. For off-campus incidents, if sound can be heard beyond a property line, it is probably too noisy and disturbing to the community, depending on the time and nature of the activity generating the sound. Excessive noise off-campus is automatically considered ‘Disorderly Conduct’.

DC LAW ON NOISE Social events at your home or activity on the street with excessive noise can lead to very serious conse- quences. DC’s law deems unreasonably loud noise as disorderly conduct, a criminal offense in DC. The rele- vant law reads: It is unlawful for a person to make an unreasonably loud noise beween 10:00pm and 7:00am that is likely to annoy to disturb one or more persons in their residences. The Metropolitan Police Depart- ment will arrest individuals who they determine are violating this law. The violation is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.

MPD can also issue a 61D citation for violations of the noise at night law in lieu of an arrest. The 61D is a ticket, but also constitutes an official arrest.

17 NOISE & ALCOHOL POLICIES NOISE SANCTION CHART

NOISE SANCTION CHART 18 UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE

STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

The Student Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP) is a service coordinated by the Office of Neighborhood Life to enhance safety, educate students, and respond to concerns from student and non-students about the quality of life in the community. This means any student or non-student in West Georgetown, Burleith, Foxhall, and the Cloisters can contact SNAP for assistance. SNAP operates from 10pm to 3am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during the academic year. SNAP also runs shifts from 5pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights in early Fall and late Spring. During the summer months, SNAP operates from 10pm to 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. Depending on the occasion or holiday, SNAP may add additional days/times. SNAP proactively identifies situations that may raise concerns about excessive noise or safety, and also responds to calls to the Georgetown University Helpline (202-687-8413). SNAP addresses and documents every issue and forwards it to the Office of Neighborhood Life and the Office of Student Conduct for follow-up. On nights when SNAP is not operating, the Helpline is answered by the Georgetown University Police Department.

If SNAP stops at your house, be polite and cooperative with the SNAP representative(s). The SNAP representative(s) will address the issues reported and provide a report to ONL and Student Conduct. Based on the reports received from the SNAP team, ONL and Student Conduct will follow up with students involved if necessary. Whether students will be found responsible for any violations of the Code of Student Conduct is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Student Conduct, depending on the circumstances of the incident. If students are found responsible for a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, sanctions will be issued. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT | GUPD Village C West | police.georgetown.edu | [email protected] | 202-687-4343 The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) provides police services on the Main and Medical campuses, as well as neighborhood townhouses owned by the University. Officers are commissioned special police, vested through the District of Columbia with full powers of arrest at on campus properties.

GUPD works closely with SNAP to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff as they are leaving and returning to campus. GUPD has jurisdiction over all Georgetown University-owned properties including the townhouses managed by the Office of Residential Living.

Georgetown University 24/7 Community Helpline 202-687-8413 for all student and neighbor off-campus living concerns

19 UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE TRASH AND RECYCLING

GENERAL TRASH RULES • Trash should be in plastic bags, tied tightly, and placed in fully closed trash cans. • Recycling can be placed loosely into fully closed recycling bins. Overflowing items (cardboard) may be broken down and stacked neatly next to your recycling bin. • Lids on trash cans and recycling bins should be firmly closed at all times. Do not overstuff bins or leave garbage bags on the ground. • If you have excess trash or recycling that cannot wait to be picked up on a regular trash/recycling day, contact ONL to schedule a pick-up. • Trash bags should not be left on the ground for pick up, or be stored in your yard. This is unsightly and becomes a feeding ground for vermin.

WEST GEORGETOWN BURLEITH & FOXHALL THE CLOISTERS

Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays Trash & Recycling: Thursdays Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays Recycling: Fridays Recycling: Tuesday Trash and Recycling Bins cannot be visible from Trash and Recycling Bins should Trash in this neighborhood is the street be pulled to the back alley for collected through the private pick up after 6:30pm Wednesday hauling company, Tenleytown Trash and Recycling Bins cannot be curbside night Trash before 6:30pm Monday and Thursday nights Trash and Recycling Bins should If you are having issues with Trash and Recycling Bins should be stowed be taken back in or neatly placed trash removal please contact away and hidden from public view by 8:00pm against your back fence by them directly at Tuesday and Friday nights (trash days) 8:00pm Thursday night (trash day 202-364-9694

Each student residence is limited to two (2) Trash and Recycling Bins cannot trash cans and one (1) recycling bin be clustered together with other properties’ cans or blocking the alleyway

HOLIDAY TRASH SLIDE PICKUPS If a federal or DC City holiday occurs during any week throughout the year, all trash days after the holiday will “slide” to the following day. The holidays that will affect trash pick up are below: Labor Day - Monday, September 4th Martin Luther King, Jr Day - Monday, January 15th Columbus Day - Monday, October 9th President’s Day - Monday, February 19th Veteran’s Day - Friday, November 10th Emancipation Day - Monday, April 16th Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23rd Memorial Day - Monday, May 28th Christmas - Monday, December 25th Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4th New Year’s Day - Monday, January 1st

BULK TRASH RULES Bulk trash items are large pieces like furniture and appliances that cannot be picked up by the Department Public Works on a normal trash day. Bulk trash is not a large quantity of bagged trash or loose items. To have bulk trash removed, call DPW at 311 or submit a request online at 311.dc.gov. Please contact ONL if you have excess bags of trash that need to be picked up.

TRASH & RECYCLING 20 TRASH AND RECYCLING

GEORGETOWN TRASH DISPOSAL POLICY Students are responsible for the proper disposal and containment of trash in and around their residence. Off-campus residents are expected to comply with city regulations regarding trash and recycling. Violations of this policy may include, but are not limited to: CENTRALIZED • Failing to ensure trash, litter, or trash bags are placed in ap- TRASH propriate trash receptacles LOCATIONS • Bulk trash items in front of or around the property without a scheduled pickup appointment • Trash containers in front or around the property that do not Georgetown University provides have lids and/or have lids that are not securely shut four (4) locations in West George- • Possessing more than two (2) outdoor trash receptacles and town where students can dispose one (1) outdoor recycling container per property in neighbor- of their trash. These locations hoods where the city picks up trash twice a week make it easier to keep the neigh- • Leaving trash receptacle(s) on public display in excess of the borhood clean: allotted time frame for pick-up • Failing to mark your trash receptacle(s) clearly with your ad- 1. 1789 (Behind) - Access is off of dress Prospect Street. • Accumulation of trash in rooms, apartment, front and/or backyard that could pose a health risk 2. Alumni Square - Access is off • Failing to follow District of Columbia regulations concerning of N Street between 36th & 37th trash and property maintenence Streets. Student must notify the Office of Neighborhood Life within 24 hours to report any trash receptable(s)/bulk trash items left in front of their 3. Poulton Hall (Behind) - Access residence that does not belong to their household. is off P street behind Hoya Kids.

202-687-5138 | [email protected] 4. Holy Trinity School (Behind) - Access is off of O Street next to the “wave” house. The cans avail- DC MUNICIPAL TRASH able for student use are marked with Georgetown University and & LITTER REGULATION have instructions for usage. All District of Columbia residents are held to the DC Municipal Regulations Code (DCMR) as it refers to municipal solid waste. DCMR Code § 702.1 states:

Each owner, tenant, or lessee (or agent of that person) who has control or occupies any building, lot, or land within the WHAT IS NOT District shall maintain in clean condition the public space from the property line of that building, lot, or land, and extending RECYCLABLE? eighteen inches (18”) from the curb line (or the lateral lines of the roadway) into the abutting roadway. • Styrofoam

• Foam Packaging (peanuts) This includes trash/recycle bins, litter, construction and • Pizza boxes demolition waste on public space. The District may impose fines • Plastic bags/ plastic wraps on those who do not follow this regulation.

21 TRASH & RECYCLING OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

BORROWING WEEDS AND GRASS: EQUIPMENT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY POLICY Be mindful that keeping the grass mowed and properties weed free are critical to the public’s health and well-being, and that doing so keeps the The Office of neighborhoods looking attractive. The Office of Student Conduct has an Outdoor Property Maintenance Policy which states: Neighborhood Life realizes students do not come Students who live off campus in the District are expected to to Georgetown with any properly maintain their property’s yard, walkway, and surrounding outdoor maintenance sidewalk and comply with city regulations regarding property equipment. With that in maintenance. Violations of this policy may include allowing grass mind, our office purchases and weeds on or around your property to grow more than eight tools and other accessories inches in height. Any violation of these rules may result in a Code to help students comply of Student Conduct charge, with fines and sanction hours being with District and University imposed. Refer to page 24 for more information. regulations in regards to property maintenance. Furthermore, failure to correct the cited violations may result in a Code of ONL currently has Student Conduct charge of Failure to Comply. a lawn mower, weed whacker, hedge clipper, This information is subject to change. Please visit studentconduct. tree pruner, leaf blower, georgtown.edu for up-to-date and complete information about the student rakes, weed killer, ice conduct process. melt, snow shovels, and more. If you need something to maintain WEEDS AND GRASS: DISTRICT LAW your property and we District regulations prohibit property owners from allowing grass and don’t have it, let us weeds on their premises to grow more than eight (8) inches in height. know and we’ll consider Failing to adhere to the law could lead to fines of more than $500. purchasing it. Stop by ONL with What’s the reason for this regulation? There are serious public health considerations. Tall grass can trigger respiratory problems like asthma and your GOCard during allergies. In addition, rats and other vermin like to nest in overgrowth. normal business hours to check-out any items you Failure to comply with a Notice of Violation during the growing season may need. may result in DCRA cleaning the property and billing the owner for the cost of cleanup. The city urges residents to report suspected violations to DCRA at 202-442-9557 or via Twitter, @dcra.

OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE 22 OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

SNOW AND ICE: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY POLICY Georgetown University takes safety in our neighborhoods seriously and expects student who live off campus to do their part in clearing the walkways and steps around their house in a timely manner. To ensure that students are fulfilling their responsibilities, the Code of Student Conduct has an Outdoor Maintenance policy which states:

Student who live off campus in the District of Columbia are expected to properly maintain their property’s yard, walkway and surrounding sidewalk and comply with city regulations regarding property maintenance. Violations of this policy may include failing to clear snow and/or ice from the sidewalks, handicap ramps, and steps around your property within the first eight (8) daylight hours after snow, sleet, or ice stops falling. Any violations of these rules may result in a Code of Student Conduct charge, with fines and sanction hours being imposed. Refer to page 24 for more WINTER information. HOUSES Furthermore, failure to correct the cited violation may result in a Code of Student Conduct charge of Failure to Comply. This information is subject to change. Please visit studentconduct.georgetown.edu for up-to-date ONL will designate information about the student conduct system. several “Winter Houses” in West Georgetown, Burleith, SNOW AND ICE: DISTRICT LAW and Foxhall to help Residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow and ice. students clear any walkways District law requires property owners or tenants to clear snow and ice from adjacent to their properties. sidewalks, ramps, and steps abutting their property within the first eight Each winter house will be (8) daylight hours after the snow, sleet, or ice stops falling. This regulation supplied with ice melt for pre- ensures the safety of citizens and visitors in the District during the winter treatment and snow shovels months. This city can issue a citation for this offense, and has started doing that students may borrow and so as of winter 2016. quickly return. Your Community Director will reach out to the entire CHECK YOUR LEASE neighborhood to remind you Who is responsible for ensuring that your property is in compliance where the Winter Houses are with the DC outdoor maintenance regulations - you or your landlord? If the in the event of a Winter storm. lease assigns you responsibility, you will need to get the necessary tools to do the work of mowing, weeding, shoveling, and de-icing, or you can hire a maintenance service. If the responsibility remains with the landlord, talk to them about this to find out how these tasks will be completed. If the work is not being completed, let your landlord know so you are not cited for violating District regulations.

23 OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE TRASH & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SANCTION CHART

TRASH SANCTION CHART 24 THIS NOT THAT

WEST WEST BURLEITH GEORGETOWN GEORGETOWN TRASH TRASH RECYCLING

25 THIS, NOT THAT THIS NOT THAT

TREE BOX SNOW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE

THIS, NOT THAT 26 TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT | OTM METRORAIL • Georgetown is located between three metro The Office of Transportation Management manages stations: Rosslyn (Blue/Orange/Silver), Foggy most transportation services on campus for students, Bottom (Blue/Orange/Silver), and DuPont Circle visitors and employees. For more information visit (Red). These stations are accessible by walking, transportation.georgetown.edu; you can also send an biking, GUTS, or MetroBus. email to [email protected] or call 202-687-4372.

PARKING IN GEORGETOWN CARSHARING • Georgetown has 8 ZipCars available for student Traditional undergraduate students are prohibited use on campus. Zipcars are also available from bringing a car or other motor vehicles to campus near campus at 33rd Street and Wisconsin or parking a vehicle on the street in West Georgetown, Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and O Street, and Burleith, and Foxhall. Georgetown does not provide behind 3237 N Street. ZipCar offers discount any on-campus parking options for undergraduate memberships for Georgetown students. students. Violations of this policy are a part of the Code of Student Conduct. BIKING TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS • Georgetown is a certified Bike Friendly University GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY and there are over 1,000 bicycle parking spots TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLE | GUTS on campus. There is also a Capital Bikeshare station just outside the front gates with 22 docks • Georgetown provides free shuttle service to and several other Bikeshare stations around DuPont Circle, Wisconsin Avenue, Rosslyn, Georgetown. Arlington, and the Georgetown University Law Center. • Late Night Shuttles are also available through SAFERIDES West Georgetown, Burleith, and M Street on the weekends. • SafeRides provides free point-to-point rides • All bus routes are monitored and updated on from 8pm to 2am Sunday through Wednesday, transportation.georgetown.edu. and 8pm to 3am Thursday through Saturday. • GPS tracking of busses and shuttles is available SafeRides runs through Georgetown, Burleith, through NextGUTS on the Georgetown App. and Foxhall neighborhoods. Visit police. georgetown.edu/programs/saferides for the most up-to-date information. METROBUS AND CIRCULATOR • Several bus lines serve the greater Georgetown area and can connect you to the entire District. The G2, D2, D6, 38B and the Circulator either stop right by campus or within a few blocks. • You can pay for rides with a SmarTrip card or exact change. They are available for purchase at every metro station or online at smartrip. wmata.com. • The Circulator bus is only $1 per ride and runs every ten minutes.

27 TRANSPORTATION LATE NIGHT SHUTTLES WEST The Late Night Shuttles are a convenient way to get around the the neighborhood after hours on the weekends. With the safety of GEORGETOWN students in mind, Georgetown provides this THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 10PM-3AM shuttle service free to anyone. 35th St. 34th St. 33rd St. Wisconsin Ave.

P St. SHUTTLE TIPS

O St.

Potomac St. • Shuttles run 10pm - 3am, Thursday, Friday,

Main Gate 36th St. 37th St. Saturday.

N St. • Check NextGUTS in the Georgetown App to find the next shuttle via GPS. Prospect St. • Raise your hand to flag down the bus at a stop • All shuttles are free to ride. M St. • Skip Uber! Shuttles run approximately every 10-15 minutes on a continuous loop. CONTINUOUS LOOP STOPS AT : MAIN GATE POTOMAC & 35TH & PROSPECT BURLEITHPROSPECT 36TH & PROSPECT RIDING METROBUS 36THTHURSDAY, & O FRIDAY33RD & PROSPECTSATURDAY | 10PM-3AM37TH & PROSPECT 35TH & O 34TH & PROSPECT 34TH & O 35th St. MAIN GATE 1. Each bus stop is marked with the WMATA or 33RD 38th St. & O S St. Riding the shuttle is easy! Just raise your hand/ WISCONSIN &37th St. O 36th St. flag down the bus at any stop to ride! Circulator flag where you should wait for the Check NextGUTS on the Georgetown App WISCONSIN & R St. bus to arrive. PROSPECT to track your shuttle via GPS! 2. A bus service timetable is made available at Reservoir Rd. LATE NIGHT SHUTTLES most bus stops. The Circulator bus services Dent Pl. stops in ten minute intervals during normal

34th St. service conditions. For real-time arrival Q St. Georgetown predictions, download the NextBus or Visitation Prepatory busETA apps. School Volta Pl. Wisconsin Ave. 3. Make sure you’re boarding the bus headed P St. in the correct direction. Each bus displays its final destination in bright LED lights above Main Gate O St. the front windshield. 4. Have your payment ready when the bus CONTINUOUS LOOP STOPS AT : approaches. Riders using a SmarTrip card MAIN GATE 35TH & R 35TH & VOLTA M STREET35TH & S 35TH & P save both time and money by taking 36TH & O 37TH & S 36TH & P advantage of free/reduced transfers. You 35THTHURSDAY, & O FRIDAY38TH && S SATURDAY37TH | 10PM-3AM & P 35TH & P 38TH & R may purchase a SmarTrip card online, at a 35TH & VOLTA 38TH & RESERVOIR MAIN GATE commuter store, or at any MetroRail stop. 35TH & Q 35TH & RESERVOIR Riding the shuttle is easy! Just raise your hand/ 35TH & DENT 35TH & DENT flag down the bus at any stop to ride! If you are paying with cash you must have Georgetown Q St. 35TH & RESERVOIR 35TH & Q Visitation 35th St. Check NextGUTS on the Georgetown App exact change. Prepatory to track your shuttle via GPS! School Volta Pl. Wisconsin Ave. 5. Fares for MetroBus is currently $1.75, and fares for DC Circulator is $1.00. LATE NIGHT SHUTTLESP St.

33rd St. 6. Enjoy your ride! Notify the driver when your

Main Gate 34th St. 36th St. O St. stop is approaching by pulling the yellow 37th St.

Leo’s N St. stop request cord that runs along the upper Bus Turnaround part of the windows, or pressing one of the Prospect St. stop request buttons. M St. T. Jefferson St. 7. Gather all of your belongings and disembark safely. Water St. AMC Theater

K St.

CONTINUOUS LOOP STOPS AT : TRANSPORTATION 28 MAIN GATE T. JEFFERSON & M WISCONSIN & M LEO’S BUS TURNAROUND BUS TURNAROUND LEOS WISCONSIN & M Riding the shuttle is easy! Just raise your hand/ WISCONSIN & K MAIN GATE flag down the bus at any stop to ride! Check NextGUTS on the Georgetown App K & T. JEFFERSON to track your shuttle via GPS!

LATE NIGHT SHUTTLES COMMUNITY RESOURCES

311 | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CITY SERVICES HOTLINE 311 | 311.dc.gov | TW: @311DCgov 311 is a toll-free number that allows people in the District of Columbia to request assistance with city services and information. The Office of Unified Communications (OUC) oversees the designated contact center for all 311 services; the call center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. DC residents can contact 311 to report a missed trash pick up, schedule a bulk trash pick-up, ask questions about DC agencies, and pursue other customer service-related items. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS | DCRA 202.442.4400 | dcra.dc.gov | TW: @311DCgov The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is to protect the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. To protect consumers, DCRA issues Basic Business Licenses (BBL) to homeowners who are looking to rent their property. The BBL ensures that the property has met the minimum safety standards required by law (See page 11 for more information). OFFICE OF THE TENANT ADVOCATE | OTA 202.719.6560 | ota.dc.gov | TW: @OTAinDC The mission of the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) is to provide technical advice and other legal services to tenants regarding disputes with landlords; to educate and inform the tenant community about tenant rights and rental housing matters; to advocate for the rights and interests of District renters in the legislative, regulatory, and judicial contexts; and to provide financial assistance to displaced tenants for certain emergency housing and tenant relocation expenses. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | DPW 202.673.6833 | dpw.dc.gov | TW: @DCDPW The mission of the Department of Public Works (DPW) is to provide environmentally healthy municipal services that are both ecologically sound and cost effective. DPW ensures the cleanliness of the District’s residential neighborhoods, high-visibility commercial areas, gateway corridors and industrial zones through a combination of direct services, education and enforcement. DPW also monitors parking opportunities for District residents, businesses and visitors by encouraging voluntary compliance with parking regulations.

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT | MPD 911 | 311 Non-Emergency | mpd.dc.gov | TW: @DCPoliceDept The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Colum- bia. The MPD has over 4,000 sworn and civilian members serving the city, which is divided into seven Police Districts, each of which is further subdivided into seven or more Police Service Areas (PSAs). The Georgetown University campus sits in the 2nd District. It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors with the highest regard for the sanctity of hu- man life. MPD strives at all times to accomplish our mission with a focus on service, integrity, and fairness by upholding our City’s motto Justitia Omnibus -- Justice for All.

29 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION | ANC anc.dc.gov The Advisory Neighborhood Commission is a non-partisan, neighborhood body made up of locally elected representatives called Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. The Commissioners main job is to be their neighborhood’s official voice in advising the District government on issues affecting their neighborhoods. Below is a list of the Commissioners for the neighborhoods bordering the university, including two student commissioners who serve the Georgetown University Campus. ANC 2E01 - Ed Solomon, Burleith ANC 2E06 - Jim Wilcox, East Georgetown ANC 2E02 - Joe Gibbons, West Georgetown & Burleith ANC 2E07 - Monica Roache, East Georgetown ANC 2E03 - Richard Murphy, West & East Georgetown ANC 2E08 - Zachary Schroepfer, Georgetown Campus ANC 2E04 - Mara Goldman, Georgetown Campus ANC 3D09 - Conrad DeWitte, Jr., Foxhall Villiage ANC 2E05 - Lisa Palmer, West Georgetown & Waterfront

CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN | CAG cagtown.org The Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) preserves the historic character, quality of life and aesthetic values of Georgetown. CAG runs a number of community programs including organizing Block Captains, Trees for Georgetown, Concerts in the Park, and an Oral History Project. CAG monitors and advocates for issues regarding traffic, parking, trash, rat abatement, and public space. Students are welcome to attend monthly meetings to learn more about the community we share. BURLEITH CITIZENS ASSOCIATION | BCA burleith.org The Burleith Citizens Association (BCA), is a volunteer organization representing all residents and property owners in Burleith and is dedicated to promoting our community’s quality of life. The BCA sponsors numerous community events throughout the year to give residents a chance to meet and renew acquaintances with neighbors, GU colleagues, students, and local officials, including a winter holiday party, summer picnic, family friendly Halloween party, and neighborhood clean ups. We invite students to participate in these events, join the BCA, and help us enhance Burleith’s quality of life. FOXHALL COMMUNITY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION | FCCA foxhall.org The Foxhall Community Citizens Association (FCCA) is a volunteer organization for the neighborhoods west of the Georgetown University Campus and Glover Archibald Park that promotes the general interest of residents and homeowners. The FCCA organizes annual community events including a family friendly neighborhood party, a community yard sale, a Halloween costume party, and an annual clean up of Hardy Park. The FCCA publishes a newsletter six times a year and maintains an email listserv. FCCA holds monthly membership meetings at the Hardy Recreation Center with guests speakers of interest to FCCA members. CLOISTERS WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | CWHOA cloisterswest.org The Cloisters West community is incorporated as a homeowners association that oversees the tree-lined community located in the northwest corner of historic Georgetown. The CWHOA is comprised of a five member governing board who are elected from the homeowners. The CWHOA seeks to protect the interests of residents and homeowners and governs by adherence to the standards embodied in their Covenants. CWHOA holds monthly board meetings and is responsible for maintaining and enhancing common areas while also assuring the quality, attractiveness, and investment values of the entire community.

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