About Block22
Block22 is located at 4th and Broadway and consists of four historic buildings that are being completely renovated to provide a unique living experience for upperclassmen at Pittsburg State University. Be a part of the first class to call Block22 home and join a creative community of other engaged and motivated students striving to do more. University Housing is excited to bring this new housing opportunity for our students. These apartments are unique in their character and offer a variety of living styles to select from.
• Enjoy the benefits of campus operated housing in an off-campus setting located Downtown Pittsburg in four unique and historic properties
• Approximately 97 apartments
• Single unit apartments
• 4 Styles: Suite, Flat, Studio, Loft
• Fully furnished (full-sized beds!)*
• Full kitchens that include all new appliances (no meal plan is required)*
• Washer/dryer combo in every unit*
• All utilities are included – water, sewer, electricity, trash, high-speed internet
• Access to outside patio, lounges and study spaces
• Participation in special activities at the Foundry and opportunities for use of a new hacker-maker facility
• Close proximity to downtown businesses
*Furnishings and appliances may vary.
Room layouts
Layouts are representative of room type and may not be specific to each location. Size, features and fixtures may vary by unit.
Parking
Move-in guide
Guide to Hall Living
Housing Viewbook
How much will it cost?
Cost to live in Block22 is expected to range from $525 - $650 per month, depending on apartment style, location and size. Rates include all utilities.
Click here for the individual rates.
Limited Rental Rate Discounts Available to Qualifying Students
The Block 22 project includes a focus on providing affordable housing options to students. Students who qualify may receive a $50 discount per month off of published room rental price during the specific lease year period for which the discount was awarded. Consideration for award will be based on responses to initial qualifying questions in the on-line housing contract application process and subsequent verification of income through submission of federal tax return transcript.
Unique Characteristics
Each space is unique with lots of historic character and special features, such as murphy and loft beds, spiral staircases, library ladders, built-in desks and shelves, fireplace mantles, etc. Each apartment will be individualized. Apartments will be similar but not exactly the same.
Who can live at Block22?
Eligibility for occupancy in Block22 is contingent upon the student being a full-time PSU student for each semester (fall/spring) living in the apartment. A full-time student is defined as those students enrolled in ten or more hours (seven for Graduate students) and paying full tuition and fees.
To be eligible to live in Block22 a student must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Have lived for two or more academic semesters in a Pitt State residence hall;
- Be 21 years of age or older on or before the first day of occupancy of Block22;
- Be a transferring student from another institution with 24 hours or more of course credit earned or have earned sufficient credits to be of sophomore academic standing (30 hours of course credit earned) at the university (concurrent enrollment credits earned prior to student's high school graduation do not qualify);
- And/or have at least one year of active military service.
I'd like to live here!
Contracting will be begin online in February - dates to be confirmed later. Be checking this website for more information as it is finalized.
Block22 contracts will be 12 month contracts (August - July). Expected to move-in on August 18, 2018 and contracts will run until July 27, 2019. Contracting will be offered to those with existing residence hall contracts first and then will be open to all eligible students at a later date.