[khafra]

I don't know if the (http://www.hackerhalfwayhouse.org/) is open to prospective roommates now, but they do throw a helluva party for HOPE. If you need to cheaply fill a gap between arriving and moving in there's always a hostel--a bed and a locker for around $30 per night, or a very small room for around $80.

[koichirose]

I already checked studenthousing and SVA and they both offer housing for much longer periods (semester/year) and much much money. NYU asks for a SSN and since I'm from Europe I can't apply.

I contacted HHH, let's see what they say... Honestly, I thought that for a student/intern this would have been very easy!