Johnson Obear Apartments
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Johnson Obear is steps away from the heart of campus with convenient access to the Aquatics and Recreation Center, Library, University Center, and more.
Whether you choose a three or four-bedroom apartment, you’ll still have your own room.
Snapshot
- Community laundry facilities
- Closet, chest of drawers, and desk in each bedroom
- Extra-long twin bed
- Relax outside in the courtyard or in the community room
UTC Table
Floor Plan | # of Bed Spaces | # of Apartments |
---|---|---|
3 Private Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 21 | 7 |
4 Private Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 415 | 107 |
4 Private Bedrooms, 1 Bath(RA Apt) | 13 | 13 |
Apartment Styles
- Four bedrooms and one bath for four residents—each resident has a private bedroom.
- Three bedrooms and one bath for three residents—each resident has a private bedroom.
Room Number Description
- JO-123A: Johnson Obear, 1 is the floor level, 23 is the apartment number, A is the room number/bed space.
Complex Amenities
- Opened: 1993 Phase 1 (The Square, rooms x01-x09, x28-x35 & H Building, rooms x23-x27), 1997 Phase Two (rooms x10-x22)
- Location: Corner of Houston Street and Oak Street
- Street address: 501 Oak Street
- Bed spaces: 449
- Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
- Central courtyard
- Community laundry facilities: Laundry is included in the housing fee
- Community room
- Mailboxes near office
- Trash: Dumpster behind building
- Bike racks and picnic tables available
- Stairs (elevators in some areas)
- Wireless internet - one-GB wireless access point in every apartment
- Utilities (electric, cable, internet, laundry, and water) are included in the semester rates
Apartment Amenities
- Kitchen: Equipped with stove, oven, and refrigerator
- Living room: Couch, chair, and table
- Counter with chairs
- Bedrooms: Four Bedroom (private, extra-long twin bed)
- One bathroom (shower & curtain rod, tub, double sink, toilet)
- Wireless Internet - one-GB wireless access point in every apartment
- Basic cable in each bedroom and in common living space
- Bike racks available throughout the complex
- Private porch or balcony for each apartment with blinds provided on the door windows
- Telephone (local calls only)
- Fire sprinklers, and alarm
- Air conditioning: 2 pipe system, the entire building is set to either heating or cooling mode.
- While the controls on the unit have a heat/cool setting this will not change the temperature as that is controlled on a per building basis with the 2-pipe system.
- The changeover from heating to cooling or vice-versa is made manually (twice a year), and there is always the possibility that unusual weather patterns might cause some occupant discomfort.
- In the month of October, when winter starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from cold water to hot water. If the weather changes and it warms up for a few days, the residents may become uncomfortable.
- In the month of April, when summer starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from hot water to cold water. If a cold front comes through the residents may become uncomfortable.
- With our fluctuating Chattanooga weather we monitor the temperatures closely in October and April to determine the best time to switch the system.
- While weather is fluctuating, residents can turn the unit on/off or open/close a window to reach their desired temperature. A box fan may be helpful as well.
Bedroom Amenities
- Extra-long twin bed (39" x 80")
- Chest of drawers
- Desk and chair
- Basic cable in each bedroom and in common living space
- Internet access, wireless available or ethernet connection
- Closet
Dimensions
- Kitchen 10’11” X 9’6”
- Living room 11’3” X 13’10”
- Bedroom 11’9” X 8’6”
- Bedroom windows - 48" X 48"
- Door frame (for patio) is 76" x 84"
Mailing Address
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(Student's Name) Apt (#)
Johnson Obear Apartments, 0055
501 Oak Street, P.O. Box 18011
Chattanooga, TN 37403-7111