Morningside Heights, located just north of the Upper West Side, offers a small-town feel and slightly lower housing prices than its southern neighbor. Although prices in the neighborhood can still hit the 7-figure range, there are great deals to be found under $600K, like 80 La Salle St. #7B. Our Deal of the Week is a spacious 1-bedroom in Morningside Heights with a beautiful renovated kitchen and sizable windows.
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Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $525,000
The median asking price for a home in Morningside Heights was $1.4 million this May, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced far below half the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down the 20% minimum down payment of $105,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,102. This includes an estimated mortgage payment of $2,848 and a maintenance fee of $1,254.
Why You’ll Love It…
Enter this unit through a foyer complete with built-in storage for coats, shoes, linens, cleaning supplies, or whatever your heart desires. The foyer opens into the living area and kitchen, where you’ll see the benefits of having a corner unit: three sizable exposures on two walls let abundant light into the space, which has enough room for living furniture and a dining table.
What’s more, the gut-renovated kitchen includes a large island with bar-top seating, providing another spot to enjoy a meal, snack, or cocktail. Chefs of all calibers will love the ample counter space, and the white cabinets provide plenty of storage space. The lighter color scheme of the cabinets and backsplash perfectly compliment the darker hardwood floors and black countertops.
The huge bedroom has not one, not two, but three built-in closets spanning the length of one wall. You’ll find another oversized window in this room, plus enough room for a queen bed and two nightstands.
Almost more impressive than the inside of the apartment is what you’ll find outside. The unit is located in the Morningside Gardens complex, which features a pet-friendly policy, newly refinished gardens, a playground, and on-site parking. Other amenities include a bike room, laundry facilities, community room, fitness center, children’s playroom, and craft workshops for the creatively inclined. The 1, A, B, C, and D trains are all nearby for easy commutes, and both Riverside Park and Morningside Park are just a couple blocks away.
…And Why You Might Not
The monthlies are a bit high, but you do get a lot of bang for your buck in terms of amenities. And while the unit does have plenty of storage, most of it comes in the form of cabinetry, not true closets, which might not be everyone’s preference. But with so much space and that stunning kitchen, it’s easy to see why this one is a deal!
Check out the listing at 80 La Salle St. #7B, listed by Cody Hernandez of Sothebys International.
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