Looking for an apartment with a convenient location, easy access to subways and close to the student life of some of Manhattan’s best-known colleges and universities? Look no further then Morningside Heights, New York.
The neighborhood has become to some an extension of the Upper West Side and to others a unique enclave on its own. Apartment searches in the Morningside Heights neighborhood can be difficult because Columbia University has bought many buildings in the area, but there remain attractive options there.
New York Morningside View
The Basics on Morningside Heights:
Morningside Heights extends from the end of the Upper West Side near 100th Street to 125th Street at its northern boundary, and from the Hudson River along its western edge to Morningside Park to the east. The neighborhood has seen lots of investment over the past decade with many new apartment buildings being constructed as well as new university buildings rising where large chunks of land can be assembled.
Columbia University, Barnard College and the Manhattan School of Music are a few of the higher education institutions that have made homes in this New York neighborhood. The area also features a growing selection of restaurants lining both Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Some favorites include Bistro Ten 18 on Amsterdam and 110th Street, featuring traditional American bistro cuisine and a wide selection of wines and beers from around the world, and Awash Ethiopian, which offers a taste of East Africa at 107th and Amsterdam.
Transportation in Morningside Heights is dominated by the Number 1 train, which follows Broadway and has stops at 96th Street, 103rd Street, 110th Street, 116th Street and 125th Street. For those venturing to midtown Manhattan or downtown, there is a connection to the express 2,3 trains at 96th Street. The neighborhood also features an extensive bus network including the M60 bus, which travels up Broadway from 106th Street to 125th Street and then cross-town and over the Tri-boro Bridge to La Guardia Airport.
Accommodations in Morningside Heights:
New York Habitat offers several choices in this neighborhood, but remember to make your selections early because it tends to fill up fast, especially in September.
Roommate Shares in Morningside Heights:
- A roommate share on the Upper West Side/Morningside Heights (NY-311) on West End Avenue
- A roommate share on the Upper West Side/Morningside Heights (NY-10541) near Central and Morningside parks
New York Apartment: Uptown
Furnished Apartments in Morningside Heights:
- A furnished loft in Morningside Heights (NY-9228) near the Hudson River
- A studio on the Upper West Side/Morningside Heights (NY-12354) on Cathedral Parkway
Consider Morningside Heights, New York for an apartment or roommate share accommodation whether looking to be close to the area Colleges and Universities or to have easy access to local restaurants and a convenient transportation network.
Have you lived in Morningside Heights? What are your tips about the neighborhood?
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September 19th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Its great that you guys have apartments here still, I thought that Columbia had gone and bought everything within 25 blocks!!
July 18th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
i’m in need of off campus housing and woudl like to visit one of your location.