If you’re looking for a Manhattan neighborhood where your dollar can be stretched a little further, check out Morningside Heights. Perched above the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights has a bit of a college town feel thanks to both Columbia University and Barnard College calling the neighborhood home. For about half the borough’s median asking point, you can get a 2-bedroom co-op like 509 W. 122nd St. #3. Our Deal of the Week is a pre-war unit with plenty of vintage charm and modern upgrades.
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The price: $699,000
The median asking price for a home in Morningside Heights was $768,000 this August — compared to $1.3 million for all of Manhattan — according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. Our Deal of the Week clears both of those prices easily, all while offering two bedrooms and a bonus room.
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $139,800 can expect to see monthly payments of $5,067. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,664 and maintenance fees of $1,403.
Why you’ll love it…
Enter the unit into a small entryway, then through an archway into the kitchen. This room perfectly highlights the co-op’s pre-war details — like the whitewashed exposed brick walls — alongside new updates. The L-shaped kitchen features a large double-door fridge, oven with gas range, mounted microwave, and a panel-front dishwasher. A farmhouse sink, white subway tile, and two-tone cabinetry bring the space together. A built-in bar area includes even more cabinetry and could be the perfect spot for a coffee maker or espresso machine. Plus, the kitchen is dine-in, with enough room for a small table and chairs.
The bathroom is also located right off the entryway and has gorgeous black and white tile walls, blue tile floors, and a deep soaking tub. And it even has a window! A long hallway separates the kitchen from the living room and the two bedrooms, helping every space feel distinct. The larger of the two bedrooms has two windows and a closet, and both feature beautiful hardwood floors with a unique bordered layout.
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The living room is nice and bright thanks to two large north-facing windows. A pair of sliding glass-paneled doors separate the living room from the bonus room. The space is super flexible and could be used as an office, den, dining area, or even another bedroom as it has its own window and closet. Whatever you need a little extra room for, this space can provide.
To top it all off, this unit is located on a high floor of an elevator building complete with a laundry room, bike storage, additional storage and a live-in super. The pet-friendly building is situated on Seminary Row, which is lined with trees and beautiful historic buildings. Buyers will have easy access to green space with Morningside Park to the east and Riverside Park to the west, both offering walking trails, playgrounds and sports fields. The building is also just a few blocks north of Columbia University’s picturesque campus. You’ll find several restaurants and bars on Amsterdam Avenue, as well as a slew of options in nearby Harlem. In terms of commuting, the 1, A, B, C, and D trains all have stops within a third of a mile from the building.
… and why you might not
The smaller of the two bedrooms doesn’t have its own closet. Plus, the closet in the primary bedroom looks to be on the smaller side. But, there is a closet in the den, and another one in the hallway. And at over $1,400 a month, maintenance fees are a bit high. But for the amount of space, the location and the price point, this one is hard to beat.
Check out the listing at 509 W. 122nd St. #3, listed by Deresia Williams of Brown Harris Stevens.
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