Welcome to Residence #32 at 50 Morningside Drive, an exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Morningside Heights. Located in La Touraine, a distinguished 24-unit pre-war co-op built in 1904 by renowned architects Schwartz and Gross, this residence offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates.
This gracious home features lush, unobstructed eastern views overlooking the 30-acre Morningside Park. Upon entering, a long picture gallery with closet storage leads to an expansive open living and dining rooms adorned with beautiful herringbone wood floors. Off the dining room, a charming balcony provides a perfect perch to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the scenery and sunrise.
The updated windowed kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with a Wolf gas oven/range, marble countertops, and abundant custom cabinetry. Each of the three bedrooms features wood flooring with the added comfort of ambient floor heating in the primary bathroom, and the primary and second bedrooms boasting impressive built-in storage. The third bedroom offers flexibility as a home office or cozy den. The primary suite includes a lovely ensuite bath with honeycomb tiling, while the second full bath has been tastefully updated.
La Touraine is a pet-friendly building with an elevator, free common storage, free bike storage, and a shared laundry facility in the basement. Residents can relax or dine al fresco in the courtyard. The building's striking marble and paneled interior, wrought iron balustrades, and stained glass windows exude old-world charm.
Ideally located just one block from Columbia University and near the B, C, and 1 trains, this home offers the best of city living with easy access to academics, culture, and green space. Morningside Park features a picturesque pond and waterfall, multiple athletic fields, playgrounds, an arboretum, a dog run, and jogging trails.
Experience timeless elegance and urban convenience at Residence #32, La Touraine.
1.5% flip tax paid by purchaser. Monthly maintenance of $1652 plus assessment of $558 for facade repair (repairs estimated to begin in 2026).