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Sunny, quiet, & arty: 2-bed apt with views & office, Morningside Heights

New York, New York, United States
Preferred Destination: London, England, United Kingdom

Apartment or Condo | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 2, 2025 until July 31, 2025

Description

I am an art historian, my partner is an editor/writer, and we have a six year old boy. We both work in contemporary art and so our apartment skews colorful and arty. Everything in the 1200 sq ft apartment is pretty new as we bought it gut renovated in 2020. The kitchen includes: stove, microwave, dishwasher, wafflemaker, toaster. There are two A/C units: a large one for the kitchen/dining/living area, and a small one in the main bedroom. There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms and in the office, plus a portable fan. The en suite bathroom has a shower, the second bathroom has a bath and shower. There is a washing machine, a dryer, and a drying rack. The office has a printer, and an electronic piano keyboard. Public transit: the 1 train is half a block away (connecting to the 2/3 express at 96th St, two stops away); the B/C is three blocks away. The area is well-served for buses to Laguardia Airport, museums on Fifth Avenue, and up to Riverbank State Park (for a swimming pool). There are tennis courts nearby in Riverside and Central Park. There is no balcony or outdoor space, but the area has a wealth of nearby parks (Riverside Park, Morningside Park, Central Park, and Cathedral Gardens). There are two supermarkets on the corner, one that specializes in Asian products, and the other open 24 hours. Within four blocks are two pharmacies, an academic bookstore, numerous restaurants, a lending branch of NYPL, and the USPS post office. There's a farmer's market at Columbia (on Thursdays and Sundays) and at Morningside (on Saturdays). The neighbourhood combines turn-of-the-century grandeur (our street is part of Morningside Heights Historic District) and local flavour: around the corner on Amsterdam Avenue is the legendary Hungarian Pastry Shop, the West 111th St People's Garden, and the Cathedral of St John the Divine, which has beautiful gardens open to the public at weekends. We think our building is a quiet gem with lots of sun and great views! Please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions or would like to negotiate the price or dates.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,200 ft2

Suited For
3

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From January 2, 2025 until July 31, 2025

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: I have a sabbatical in spring 2025, and am interested in spending the semester in London. To minimize disruption to our son's education, we'd like to synchronize with UK school terms, i.e., January through July.

Location

Apartment or Condo in New York, New York, United States

Closest University

Columbia University

Nearby Universities
Fordham University | Barnard College | The City College of New York | Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Neighborhood

Morningside Heights

Comments: A quiet and leafy historic neighbourhood, close to three parks (Riverside, Morningside, Central). Only 20 mins to midtown on the 1/2/3.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Utilities are negotiable, and a cleaner can be arranged.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Apartment is suitable for one child only - not two.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

The building has a 24/7 doorman but it would be wonderful if the tenant could bring in the mail once a week.

I would like help with plants or garden

Watering the plants every few days (we will leave instructions).

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Accessibility

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Doorman

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Tenth floor apt with great views - the bedrooms face south (away from the street) and overlook the UWS. The north side faces 110th St and has a large open plan living room extending into a kitchen and dining area. Off this is a small office.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
3
2 Adults | 1 Child

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

The Courtauld Institute of Art

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1


Size
1,200 ft2

Children

I need a home suitable for young kids

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Allergies

Allergies are a concern

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Member Since 2008

Trust Score (21)
Academic Faculty or Staff

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