50 Morningside Dr

La Touraine is a low-rise, pre-war cooperative built in 1904–1905, occupying a seven-story masonry block in Morningside Heights. The building contains a small number of large units—primarily three‑bedroom classic layouts with generous ceiling heights—each retaining hallmark early-20th‑century details such as solid oak doors, original French doors with glass transoms, picture moldings, and hardwood floors. Apartments often include formal dining rooms, separate entrance galleries suitable for artwork display, windowed kitchens, dens or libraries that can convert to bedrooms, and private outdoor elements like Juliet balconies or small terraces. Communal features emphasize practical conveniences rather than grand luxury: an elevator, shared laundry, free basement storage and bike storage, and a landscaped private garden/courtyard. The coop is self-managed, pet-friendly, and offers straightforward, historically minded finishes in the common areas — marble and paneled lobbies, wrought‑iron balustrades, and stained glass accents. Located directly across from Morningside Park and steps from Columbia University, the building benefits from park-facing exposures, strong natural light, and easy access to multiple subway lines and neighborhood amenities, making it a stable, intimate pre‑war residence within a university‑anchored enclave.