While I can't directly comment on the quality of the school, this is easily one of the most beautiful buildings in the neighborhood. The exquisite details in the spires, arches and windows just cannot be cannot be properly captured by photos.
If you are are ever in the east village and need some free entertainment, just gather some tourists and get the old cube spinning! (it's more agile than it looks)
A lovely little cobblestone street between 7th and 8th near Washington square. Home to many foreign studies buildings for NYU, the vines and European decor are just sublime.
