An impeccable union of modern design and Beaux Arts detailing, this refined 2-bed, 1.5-bath home offers nice light, clean lines, & gracious proportions. Located near the rich environment of Columbia University, the space has been renovated to maximize the usefulness of each room while maintaining its prewar appeal.
The bright and spacious side-by-side living and dining rooms are separated by pocket doors, which provide the flexibility of keeping the space open and loft-like or of entirely dividing the rooms for privacy. A discreet built-in sofa with storage could be used for overnight guests, and a powder room off the foyer is well-placed for visitors.
Boasting stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, & marble countertops, the kitchen benefits from a breakfast bar & window. Two generously sized bedrooms provide ample closets, and a large windowed bath is equipped with a double marble vanity & impressive shower.
Further modernizations include oversized plate-glass windows, wiring for audio, washer/dryer & newly reconstructed walls; while beautifully kept prewar details such as dentil moldings, hardwood floors, high ceilings, & antique paneling evoke the distinguished history of the building.
This sought-after Morningside Heights co-op has an impeccable marble lobby with grand open staircase. It has a part-time doorman & live-in super and is convenient to transportation, Riverside Park, & numerous restaurants, cafes, & shops.
Apartment Features: North exposure, South exposure, Partial city view, Prewar detail, Windows - new, Modern kitchen, Renovated bathroom, Walk in closets, Washer/dryer, Dishwasher Building Features:Quick Profile
Due to the large number of institutes of higher learning that are housed within its borders, most notably Columbia University, Morningside Heights has a very definite college-town vibe. It has been dubbed the “Academic Acropolis,” both for the large number of schools and for the fact that the neighborhood is built high atop the Manhattan schist bluffs that are the geological bedrock of NYC. From this vantage point, which is the highest point of land in all of Manhattan, you can take in stunning views of upper Manhattan and the Hudson River. Sunsets are especially breathtaking from Riverside Park.
Walk through Morningside Heights and you’ll see a diverse population, especially when the schools are in session. It has a generally quiet atmosphere, bounded by large green spaces, dotted with small cafes, specialty stores, and restaurants that offer all manner of international cuisine. There is a modest nightlife consisting of intimate bars and small musical venues, many of which are open to the wee hours of the morning, and frequented by students.
Housing is primarily pre-war buildings that have larger apartments and beautiful architecture clustered around Broadway. You can find affordable walk-ups in low-rise buildings on the side streets. Many of the residential buildings in the area actually are owned by Columbia University.