100 La Salle St

Morningside Gardens is a mid-century cooperative complex built in 1956 spanning six buildings and rising roughly 21 stories at its tallest. The development comprises primarily studio and multi-room apartments arranged around generously landscaped grounds across an eight‑acre urban parcel. Architecturally restrained and utilitarian, the buildings emphasize large window openings and simple brick façades typical of postwar residential design. Interiors vary from original-condition studios with eating nooks to fully renovated two-bedroom layouts featuring floor‑to‑ceiling windows, crown moldings, open-plan living/dining areas, and enclosed terraces. Common facilities are extensive and community-oriented: fitness center/health club, indoor and outdoor playrooms, children’s playgrounds, walking paths, manicured gardens, recreational and meeting rooms, arts and wood/ceramics studios, and on-site laundry. Support services include 24-hour security, a live‑in resident manager, bike rooms, storage closets, and an on-site parking garage with monthly options. The co-op operates bulk electricity purchasing to lower resident utility costs. The campus setting places residents close to Columbia University, Barnard, Manhattan School of Music, Riverside Church, Grant’s Tomb, multiple subway lines and bus routes, and neighborhood retail, creating a blend of collegiate, cultural, and family-friendly urban living.