545 W 111Th St

The Rockfall Apartments is a 10-story pre‑war cooperative built in 1909 by George and Edward Blum, occupying a prominent corner in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side. The 132-unit building displays classic early-20th-century details: a restored marble lobby with stained-glass skylights, carved plaster moldings and high beamed ceilings in many apartments. Units are primarily one-bedroom conversions with generous ceiling heights, oversized windows, original moldings and hardwood plank floors; common interior finishes often include crown moldings, chandeliers, separate formal dining areas, eat-in kitchens, travertine or tile baths and recessed lighting. Shared spaces emphasize both utility and social amenity — a landscaped, furnished roof deck with panoramic views (including the Hudson River), a fitness room, central laundry, bike storage, package and storage rooms, and on-site maintenance staff. The building provides full-service staffing: 24-hour doorman, concierge/porter, live-in superintendent and on-site handyman. Practical conveniences include deeded basement storage cages, permitted in-unit washers/dryers with board approval, and pet-friendly policies. Located steps from the #1 subway and multiple bus routes, Rockfall places residents between Riverside and Morningside Parks and within easy reach of Columbia University, Barnard College, neighborhood markets and restaurants, making it well integrated into the academic and residential fabric of the area.