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La Touraine, 50 Morningside Drive, #32

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of May 16, 2025
It previously was on the market for a total of 95 days.
Last Sold on Oct 23, 2015 for $1,150,000
3 beds, 2 baths
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  • Buyers
  • Anne Klazien Morrison
  • Edward Rust Morrison
  • Sellers
  • Charles P Wade
  • Marian Wade
  • Marian Hannah Wade
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95 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 10, 2025
    Last Price Change: ($103,200) on May 16
    Days on Market: 95
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Morningside Heights (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 876 times
Monthly Maintenance: $2,210
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $9,227
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 30% ($450,660), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

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).

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Apartment Amenities

  • Park View

About La Touraine, 50 Morningside Drive

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La Touraine, 50 Morningside Drive has received a CityRealty Rating of 73, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

21
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
15
Out of 39
+
10
=
73
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
No Canopy 1 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Not Visible 0 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
Some Noise 0 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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