Morningside Court Condominium was converted in 2004 and is fully updated with modern video intercom service, elevator, live-in Superintendent, storage, community room, bike room, and a beautifully landscaped common courtyard. This Condo also enjoys a 30-year tax abatement for all of its primary residents. Nestled adjacent to Morningside Park, a relaxing day in your new neighborhood is closer than you think!
West Harlem is exploding with restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. Morningside Park is bustling with activity, and the A/B/C/D trains are very close with an express stop on 125th Street and a local stop at 116th Street. Columbia University, the upcoming Whole Foods location and Central Park are very easily accessible. Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, West exposure, Partial garden view, Partial city view, Prewar detail, Floors - hardwood, Light - good, Windows - oversized, Storage space, Walk in closets, Great closet space, Washer/dryer, Dishwasher Building Features: Courtyard, Garden, Common storage, Video security, High speed internet, Original detail, Water, Gas
Quick Profile
The neighborhood called West Harlem by the locals is known as Manhattanville to neighborhood newcomers. The area is culturally diverse and might be considered a microcosm of the city as a whole.
Columbia University has recently expanded into the area, which is attracting student residents from all over the world. Together with students from the City College of New York and young professionals fleeing higher prices in other neighborhoods, this influx of younger residents has brought with it more restaurants and bars on W 125th Street to serve this clientele. There are also new ventures, like a rock-climbing gym, to cater to the interests of these students and young professionals. At the same time, there are many small, family-owned shops and restaurants that have been anchors of the neighborhood for multiple generations.
The area has been through a housing upgrade, as older properties have been renovated and abandoned properties have been razed to make room for new development. There are still reasonably priced apartments available. Young professionals are finding that there is a certain cachet to living in West Harlem. It provides a convenient commute to the city and all of its amenities, while providing a sense of escape at the end of a long work day.
While rentals are popular with the student population, the young professionals are delighted to find pre-war brownstones, pre-war co-ops (including some income-capped HDFCs for lower- and middle-income buyers), and post-war condos that they can afford, although prices are rising. Some new low-rise developments, sporting virtual doormen and desired amenities, are cropping up.
According to New York City records, the median price for an apartment in Manhattan for the month of August 2023 was $1,150,000. The price represents a minimal decrease of .02% from the median price of $1,175,000 recorded in August 2022. The number of apartment sales, however, fell from 1,546 to 1,204 reflecting a year-over-year decreas...
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