Rutgers University Off-Campus Housing Service

Rutgers Off-Campus Housing Service strongly encourages all tenants to rent only those spaces that are in full compliance with municipality codes and regulations. Tenants should always assess security measures (deadbolts, keyed window locks, outside lights) and fire safety precautions (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems) before signing a lease.

Safety & Security

Safety Tip – RUPD will assess the security of your off-campus house or apartment for free. Please contact Officer Alvin Hill at: afhill@rci.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-1032 to schedule an apartment or house security survey.

Safety Tip – For emergencies, dialing 9-1-1 is the accepted way to reach the New Brunswick Police Department. However, if you are on or near the Rutgers campus, the Rutgers University Police Department may be able to reach you more quickly.

To contact RUPD in an emergency situation, please dial
732/932-7111.

Program this number into your cell phone so that it's easy to find in case of an emergency. For non-emergencies, you can reach RUPD at 732/932-7211

Safety Tip - Make off-campus areas safer
for pedestrians by turning on your porch light every night.

Burnt Out Streetlights
If you live off-campus and notice a burnt out streetlight, contact the following:
Highland Park - Highland Park Police Department at 732/572-3800
New Brunswick - New Brunswick Police Department at 732/745-5200
Piscataway - Piscataway Police Department at 732/562-1100

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