The interior is a masterpiece by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, featuring European white oak flooring and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light. The open concept living and dining area seamlessly connect to a stylish kitchen.
Every detail reflects meticulous attention, from the custom-designed solid wood entrance door to the up-to-10' ceilings. Kitchens boast custom Italian cabinetry, Calacatta Laza quartz countertops, and a Bosch appliance package. Bathrooms are adorned with high-quality materials, such as Arabescato Cervaiole marble, marble mosaic tile flooring, and custom-designed elements. The fixtures, including those from Kallista, Toto, and Kohler, add a touch of opulence to the bathrooms.
Claremont Hall extends its grandeur to amenities spread across three floors. The historic Refectory Pool, a transformed dining hall, boasts a 48' salt-water swimming pool, creating a unique space for both leisure and events. Additional communal spaces include a grand double-height lobby, Reading Room, Gymnasium with Flex Space, Little Castle playroom, media room, and a Residents' Lounge and Terrace overlooking Sakura Park.
Services are paramount, with a concierge, handyman, porters, and a live-in resident manager ensuring a seamless living experience. Residents also have the convenience of a bicycle room.
Claremont Hall offers a meticulously curated living experience, combining architectural elegance, thoughtful design, and a rich array of amenities for an unparalleled lifestyle in a prime location.
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.