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7.2

Very good

719 reviews

719 reviews

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8.6

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Dag-Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket

110 m

Leyla's

240 m

Japan Society

240 m

Episcopal Church Center

320 m

Bliss49

320 m

Popular landmarks
Grand Central Terminal

530 m

Top of the Rock

930 m

Broadway

1.3 km

Times Square

1.3 km

Empire State Building

1.4 km

Closest landmarks
Consulate General of the Bahamas

70 m

Consulate General of Belgium

90 m

Consulate General of Jamaica

90 m

Consulate General of Denmark

100 m

Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

130 m

Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

224 East 47th Street, Midtown East, New York (NY), United States, 10017 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Midtown East, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Central Park. Massage, fitness center and indoor pool are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

Located in heart of New York (NY)

Check-in [24-hour]

410 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

530 meters to Grand Central Terminal

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [indoor]

Fitness center

Luggage storage

Check-in/out [private]

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in New York (NY) are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.4
Location rating8.6
Nearest airportLaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Distance to airport8.6 km

Rooms available at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
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Deluxe Single Room
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  • Room size: 7 m²/75 ft²
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Standard Bunk Room With Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 7 m²/75 ft²
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Deluxe Bunk Room
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  • Room size: 7 m²/75 ft²
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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Sink
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  • Room size: 7 m²/75 ft²
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • Shared bathroom
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Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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Twin room - Bunk bed - Shared bath
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    Triple Room Panoramic
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      Frequently asked questions

      What time is check-in and check-out at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

      How do I get to Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      A stay at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hostel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience.

      What is the smoking policy at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

      What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      The closest train, metro, or bus station to Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel is 51st-53rd Streets-Lexington Avenue Subway Station, 400 m away.

      What restaurants are nearby Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel’s neighborhood is Midtown East which includes popular restaurants such as Pershing Square, Bistro New York and Patsy's Pizzeria.

      What popular shopping places are close to Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel is located in Midtown East area which features shopping places such as Dag-Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket, Leyla's and Bridge Kitchenware.

      What are popular attractions near Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel’s location in the Midtown East neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building and Episcopal Church Center.

      What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel?

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel’s nearby natural sights include Crane Lake Camp located in the same Midtown East area.

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      What people love about Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "Very neat and clean place ."

        sanjay

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        July 19, 2019

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "The room is clean and quiet."

        Martin

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        July 12, 2019

      • 8

        Very good
        Location

        "Very accessible to drugstore, restaurants and some of the tourist destinations of NYC."

        Mark

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        January 1, 2020

      Property ranking|Compared to 764 New York (NY) properties
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      Room comfort score
      5.8/10
      Location score
      8.6/10
      Value for money score
      7.4/10
      Cleanliness score
      7.1/10
      Better than
      85
      %
      of New York (NY) properties
      Better than
      83
      %
      of New York (NY) properties
      Better than
      78
      %
      of New York (NY) properties
      Better than
      74
      %
      of New York (NY) properties
      Overall rating:

      7.2

      Very good
      719 reviews
      Cleanliness
      7.1
      Facilities
      6.9
      Location
      8.6
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      More about Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

      More about Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel

      You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in New York (NY).
      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Your explorations of New York (NY) can be assisted with the shuttle services available here. Parking is provided for guests by the hostel.
      You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hostel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat offered at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel. The hostel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice.
      The hostel is entirely non-smoking.


      Dining and things to do

      Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
      Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel promises you a fun-packed holiday with a variety of activities and facilities. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage, steam room, spa and sauna. The many offerings at Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool. With the hostel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag.
      Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hostel's yoga room.


      Around the property

      While in New York (NY), take some time to venture outside of Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel. Spend a day and acquire some cultural knowledge at The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum located 5.8 km away, where you can explore works of arts and cultural pieces. Top of the Rock is located 920 m away, and is one of the most famous tourist spots to visit and photograph.


      Reasons to stay here

      Spend less here on rooms than you would at 90% of other accommodations in the city.
      Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 85% of accommodations in the city.
      This accommodation beats more than 84% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Good
      Facilities

      6.9

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      41 mentions

      Internet

      14 mentions

      Swimming Pool

      8 mentions

      Food & Dining

      2 mentions

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Spanish
      Accessibility
      • Wheelchair accessible
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Sauna
      • Spa
      • Spa/sauna
      • Steamroom
      • Swimming pool [indoor]
      • Ticket services
      • Tours
      • Yoga room
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Body thermometer
      • Cashless payment service
      • Daily disinfection in all rooms
      • Daily disinfection in common areas
      • Doctor/nurse on call
      • Face coverings on staff
      • Free face masks
      • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Hot water linen and laundry washing
      • Hygiene certification
      • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
      • Protective screens in common areas
      • Rooms sanitized between stays
      • Shared stationery removed
      • Temperature check for guests and staff
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Kitchen
      • Shared kitchen
      • Vending machine
      Services and conveniences
      • Concierge
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Elevator
      • Facilities for disabled guests
      • Laundromat
      • Luggage storage
      • Meeting/banquet facilities
      • Safety deposit boxes
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smoking area
      Access
      • Check-in/out [private]
      • Check-in [24-hour]
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Front desk [24-hour]
      • Pets allowed
      • Security [24-hour]
      Getting around
      • Car park [on-site]
      • Shuttle service

      Location

      224 East 47th Street, Midtown East, New York (NY), United States, 10017
      Excellent
      Location

      8.6

      Airports
      • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
        8.6 km 19 min drive
      • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
        13.8 km
      Public transportation
      • 51st-53rd Streets-Lexington Avenue Subway Station
        400 m 7 min walk
      • Grand Central Metro Station
        520 m
      Hospital or clinic
      • pharmacy px
        180 m
      Shopping
      • Macy's Herald Square
        1.5 km
      Convenience store
      • 7 Eleven
        1.1 km 6 min drive
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        60 m 1 min walk

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Grand Central Terminal
        530 m
      • Top of the Rock
        930 m
      • Broadway
        1.3 km
      • Times Square
        1.3 km
      • Empire State Building
        1.4 km
      • Central Park
        1.6 km
      • High Line
        2.9 km
      • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
        2.9 km
      • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
        5.9 km
      • Statue of Liberty
        9.5 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Consulate General of the Bahamas
        70 m
      • Consulate General of Belgium
        90 m
      • Consulate General of Jamaica
        90 m
      • Consulate General of Denmark
        100 m
      • Dag-Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
        110 m
      • Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
        130 m
      • Consulate General of Bahrain
        140 m
      • Consulate General of Ukraine
        150 m
      • Saudi Arabian Consulates General
        150 m
      • Consulate General of Peru
        180 m
      Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Infant 0-1 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
      Children 2-3 year(s)
      Must use an extra bed
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • The minimum age required to check in is 18 years.
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from15:00
      • Check-out until11:00
      The property
      • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
      • Number of floors10
      • Number of rooms 370

      Property announcements

      The YMCA of Greater NY will be adding daily membership fee effective on May 15, 2018 onward. All reservations made after that date will be charged a USD 10 daily membership fee per room. This fee will be collected by the property upon check in.

      Reviews of Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      7.2
      /
      10
      Cleanliness7.1
      Facilities6.9
      Location8.6
      Room comfort and quality5.8
      Service6.7
      Value for money7.4
      High score for New York (NY)
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (55)
      8-9 Excellent (73)
      7-8 Very Good (103)
      6-7 Good (85)
      <6 Below Expectation (132)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (107)
      Jun - Aug (103)
      Sep - Nov (170)
      Dec - Feb (68)

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Harry from Indonesia
      Business traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 4 nights in December 2019

      Manage your expectations”

      This is a hostel, not a hotel. Compared to a hotel, this sucks. But as a hostel - this is the best one I've ever been. Everything is within walking distance. Or a subway ride away, with the magnificent Grand Terminal so close to it. Each floor have DIFFERENT facilities. I strongly suggest you take your time to explore each floor. For example ; the shower room in my floor (9) is open / only covered by a curtain from the public, but I found closed shower rooms on 6th floor. Also manage your time carefully. Example: I shower every day around 6 am. I was usually the only one. No queue at all. My only complain is that the laundry room is only open from 7 am until 9 pm. I usually returned way past 9 pm, and by 7 am is already busy for going to work soon. I have no idea why the opening time limit, other places usually have 24/7 laundry facility. But otherwise everything is excellent. The staffs are friendly and genuinely tried to be helpful. Much appreciated.

      Reviewed December 09, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Martin from United States
      Business traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in May 2019

      Clean and convenience. Definitely will use again and again”

      It's about 7 minutes walk from the Grand Central station. There is a complete gym downstairs. Staffs and members are very friendly. The neighborhood is very safe. There is a mini store right across the street to buy coffee and bagel. The room is tiny but enough for sleep and change and do things on the laptop. Bathroom is shared but clean and not crowded.

      Reviewed June 01, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Martin from United States
      Business traveler
      Single room - Shared bath (Non-Refundable)
      Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

      Great location. Clean. Excellent Value!”

      I stayed there for two nights. I like to use the gym and swimming pool in the morning. The room is clean and quiet. Other travelers are very friendly. I will definitely use it again.

      Reviewed July 12, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Allen from Philippines
      Business traveler
      Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

      Simple but beautiful”

      If you are alone and on business in Downtown Manhattan and looking for a simple place to stay, the Vanderbilt YMCA Hostel is one of the more centrally located accommodations you can find. The use of their fully equipped gym and swimming pool comes in free with your booking. The rooms are simple but the price for each stay is incomparable with other similar places in New York.

      Reviewed April 29, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      DELA from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Deluxe Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 7 nights in August 2019

      Just nice for a solo traveler”

      The room Single Deluxe is just nice for a single traveler that wants his/her private space. The room allows you to use the semi-private bathroom (shared but private bathroom). Walking distance to some Subway stations (about 7 minutes walk). The room comes with a fridge!

      Reviewed September 19, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      sanjay from India
      Solo traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

      Exceptional”

      It’s always pleasure to stay at YMCA. Very neat and clean place . Only problem is the shared bathrooms . But bathrooms are neat and well kept, so it doesn’t really matter.

      Reviewed July 19, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Bamidele from United States
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

      Great place”

      This is by far the best YMCA because it has a kitchen which makes it convenient to cook meals but am not a fan of the $10 per night facility fee

      Reviewed April 11, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Serhiy from Germany
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in December 2018

      Perfect location, quite clean, I would do it again”

      Perfect location, quite clean, I would do it again

      Reviewed January 09, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Serhiy from Germany
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in December 2018

      Perfect location, quite clean, I would do it again”

      Perfect location, quite clean, I would do it again

      Reviewed January 09, 2019

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Carlo from United States
      Solo traveler
      Single room - Shared bath (Non-Refundable)
      Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

      Very good as always. ”

      I like Vanderbilt YMCA because of the location and gym amenities. I don’t like the bed bugs. They need to disinfect their beds.

      Reviewed September 17, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      WATCHARAPHOL from Thailand
      Couple
      Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

      Good location / Good Value in NY”

      Walking distance to subway station

      Reviewed September 09, 2019

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      8.4
      Excellent
      Chris from Australia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 4 nights in June 2019

      Much better than expected!”

      I was really sceptical of staying here after reading so many bad reviews but I thought this place was great. We only used it for sleeping & I found it quieter than the other 2 hostels in San Fran & Boston that I had just stayed at. The location is great - about 1.3km from Times Square. There’s food everywhere around the block. The rooms are the only let down - super tiny & bunk bed has no space between the lower & top bunk - had to roll in! Ha ha. You get private shared bathrooms which is great too. I would definitely stay here again if we came back to NY.

      Reviewed June 15, 2019

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Chance from United States
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in November 2018

      Great for the price but they charge you an extra $10 no matter what”

      Great for the price but they charge you an extra $10 that you don't now about until you have already made the booking and can't cancel.

      Reviewed June 15, 2019

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      8.4
      Excellent
      On from Hong Kong SAR, China
      Solo traveler
      Deluxe Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

      Excellent”

      The room and bathroom are clean. There's a water fountain and kitchen on the floor that I stayed. The room is not sound-proof so you can always hear other people closing their doors or talking in the corridor.

      Reviewed September 12, 2019

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Mark from Philippines
      Solo traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 5 nights in December 2019

      Accessible and Affordable ”

      I had a great time staying in Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel. Very accessible to drugstore, restaurants and some of the tourist destinations of NYC. The hotel will provide you the basic necessities and yet you will feel comfortable. The best thing about this hotel is the access that you have to the facilities like gym, sauna and pool. Will definitely go back here.

      Reviewed January 01, 2020

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      8.4
      Excellent
      Arturo from Saudi Arabia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 2 nights in November 2019

      Most practical place in New York City”

      Everything at YMCA is good except that their heater is so noisy. I definitely would choose to stay here again but only during summer.

      Reviewed December 06, 2019

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Andreas from Switzerland
      Solo traveler
      Deluxe Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 4 nights in June 2019

      Very good”

      This hostel is big, crowded and maybe a fire hazard when every room on every floor is occupied. But I am thankful that it was allowed to remain with its glory,, original intention and integrity intact. Thank you.

      Reviewed July 04, 2019

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Carlo from United States
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 4 nights in June 2019

      Value for money”

      Perfect location. Access to the gym.

      Reviewed July 04, 2019

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      7.6
      Very good
      Andrew from Hong Kong SAR, China
      Solo traveler
      Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 4 nights in November 2019

      Good for solo traveller”

      NYC is renown for expensive hotel rooms - the YMCA is a no fuss hostel located in a good part of NYC. If looking for a decent room on a budget, the YMCA has it.

      Reviewed November 13, 2019

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      6.8
      Good
      Mary-Margaret from United States
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

      Seriously unfortunate costs”

      This used to be a totally awesome place to come, but now, not really. Because for what it costs, you might as well stay at a fancy place and have your own bathroom. And now they charge $10 a night EXTRA, FOR ALL KINDS OF FACILITIES THAT I DIDN’T EVEN USE. They should return your money if you didn’t use it or ask you if you plan to use it, and not charge you if you aren’t going to .

      Reviewed April 13, 2019

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