J1Accom

The No.1 Irish Accommodation service for J1ers in America.

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About Us

We are Irish

We are an Irish company which provides summer accommodation for J1 students in Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Boston. We have access to hundreds of apartments which we sub-let from May to August. Based in Ireland, we provide a much needed service for the thousands of students who travel to the US each summer.

First hand experience

We have first hand experience of the difficulties faced by J1 students because we’ve been there before and we’ve learned the hard way. By providing affordable accommodation in a great location, we give J1 students a home away from home.

We're here to help

Up until now, there has been no ‘Go-To’ website or organisation for J1 students to find accommodation. Many spend the first two weeks in costly hostels. By the time they find a suitable place for the summer, they are late to start and down quite a bit of money, not to mention the ordeal that comes along with finding somewhere suitable. We make it easy for you.

We manage your accommodation

Many Irish students have been scammed in recent years by rogue landlords (ourselves included). There is no one to turn to when things go wrong and with that in mind, we don’t just give you a home to live in, we also create a thriving community of Irish J1ers for you to live with while exploring your new city.

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Why Stay With Us 

The Best Locations

Hassle free accommodation in the best locations and with groups of Irish J1ers.

Worry Free

Move into a safe and affordable house the day you arrive and stay where the craic is.

Opportunity To Grow

The J1 visa will open many doors and we make that journey a  lot easier and safer for you.

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{I would highly recommend coming in smaller groups and staying in J1 accommodation to maximise the amount of new people you meet and make the best out of your J1
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Emily Pike
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Finding J1 accommodation turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as we ended up making so many great friends we would never have met otherwise

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Emily Pike
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J1Accom made my summer and cut out so much stress and worry

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Jennifer Grehan
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J1Accom also was the perfect place to make friends, whether you come by yourself or come with your friends, you will leave there with friends for life

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Jennifer Grehan
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I’ll never forget my summer in Chicago which was 100% made more enjoyable thanks to J1Accom

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Aisling Doyle
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If you’re looking for a bit of comfort, and a new family for the summer, look no further than J1Accom

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Eoin O’Donnell
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From the moment I arrived at J1Accom, the apprehensions diminished as friendships formed so naturally

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Mairi Hanly
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I am forever grateful to the J1Accom as it has given me memories I will always treasure and friends I have made for life

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Mairi Hanly
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My summer in Chicago completely surpassed my expectations thanks to J1Accom

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Aisling Doyle
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J1Accom literally caters for everything and staying at the J1Accom is a winner all round

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Mairi Hanly
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Sophie Woulfe
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Highly recommend!
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Emma Langton
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Had such a great experience with j1accom! The accommodation was brilliant and everything with the J1 went super smoothly. Made the whole thing so much easier and stress-free. Would definitely recommend to anyone heading over on their J1!
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Fiona Allen
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Would definitely recommend J1accom for your J1. The upper east side building is in such a good location for getting anywhere in manhattan and has so many bars and cafes around. They make it really straightforward to book and move in and the rep Mikey was really sound and helpful. We had a boat party and a bbq in New York too which were loads of fun and really added to the J1 experience
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Maebh Walsh
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I had a great experience staying with J1 accom
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Grace Slattery
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J1Accom Boston was a fantastic place to stay during my J1. The location was brilliant, everything was so near and the train station directly across the road made transport to work and day trips so easy. The reps were really kind and helpful and made staying here a great experience. J1 nights out organised with J1accom were really enjoyable and there was a great sense of community in the building. Staying in J1 Accom made making friends and organising travel so easy. Would definitely recommend this accommodation :))
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After spending 10 weeks in J1 Accom Chicago, I couldn't recommend them enough. Everything was amazing, very well ran and put together. The location of the building was perfect making it easy to walk into the city or walk along Lake Michigan. Chicago has so much to offer and this summer has allowed for all of those things to be seen. Friends for life have been made too - take the opportunity if you can and go for it! Ronan, Ali, Adam and Stephanie were a joy to deal with and meet throughout the summer. Thar barr!
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Briannon Ball
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I would definitely recommend j1 accom to future j1 students in Chicago. The location is perfect being so close to the city centre. The building itself is great as well, the apartments are a great size. It was also really nice to be living in a building full of fellow Irish students, it felt like a home away from home.
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Loved J1Accom in Chicago!!! Was amazing
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Helen Kelly
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J1 Accomm was brilliant! Great location, great craic. Would highly recommend. The reps were lovely and organised great events.
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REAL REVIEW FOR 119 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. Short answer: Would I recommend, yes. Long Answer: Location & Local Transport. Comprehensive public transport ( 2,3,A,C,E,F ) within 5-10 minutes of the building. Also city bikes are a very underrated mode, especially in the evenings of the summer months when the temperature eases. (random: but for going out, 15-25$ would get you anywhere in Manhattan so x/4... it's always a temping alternative to save some time). Dumbo is less than a ten minute walk from the door of the building and offers many 'instagram story' themed coffee shops, bodegas and up market food stalls in a very impressive arcade. Downtown Brooklyn is two stops from Clark street or about a 20 min walk. I recommend walking at least a couple of times, as it gives you a chance to have a look at the humble local stores around the Brooklyn Heights area that would otherwise go unnoticed. Definitely a place worth wondering and getting lost in with a pair of headphones for those who are interested in American culture, food and just funny characters. If you are anyway interested in sports, along the river bank are piers that offer literally everything from tennis, basketball, an astro for soccer, outdoor gym, rollerskating rink, skatepark, open fields for kicking a ball, handball courts to even outdoor rock climbing. Regardless of what kind of fitness you'r into, you will find something to distract you. If your into running, Strava can show you some really cool tracks around the city or you can find local times to compete against, really fun. A new dispensary had just opened near the Clark St subway also, about a 5 min walk from the door of the building. They are open 24hrs. I'll say no more on this. If you'r into smoking, the promenade and 'Brooklyn Bridge Park' (5 min really cool walk over a sky bridge ) offer one of the prettiest views of the NY skyline. Bear in mind these are about 50m from the doorstep. Building Facilities: Yeah look obviously sharing a room with four other people can be a struggle, but you must consider that you're never really in the room to begin with, or at least in my experience here you get used to the sleeping situation after a couple of nights, especially if you make an effort with your roommates. After that, it's a pretty cool experience. All of the shared facilities are cleaned once a week, which sometimes can be a pain if people are being a bit careless, but in my time here this didn't cause a problem often. The girls at reception always make an effort and after about a week they really give the building a nice sense of familiarity. what else what else what else. Thats all I can think of. If your working anywhere central in New York, J1 Accom is defo worth the price. Dusht.
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