NO FEE! This two bedroom home is located just steps to Columbia University, the Manhattan School of Music, Barnard and the Union Theological Seminary. The 125th St stop of the 1 train is two blocks away and Riverside Park is one block away. This charming pre-war apartment features lovely detailing and refinished original hardwood flooring. The separate windowed kitchen provides excellent cabinet space. The windowed bath is appointed with white subway tiling. The building has a live-in super, elevator and laundry room.
This charming pre-war rental building is situated on Claremont Avenue between La Salle Street & Tiemann Place in the heart of Morningside Heights. Building features include a video intercom system, elevator, laundry room, and a resident superintendent. Steps away from the 1 train at 125th Street, Riverside Park, Columbia, Barnard, the Manhattan School of Music, and the ever-expanding dining options along Broadway. Pets are welcome.
*PLEASE NOTE, the photos are of a different unit in the building of the same line with similar features
Please be advised that Metropolitan Equities LLC is the sole agent authorized by the landlord of the apartment to offer the apartment for rent. Landlord and Metropolitan Equities LLC do not, and will not, authorize or grant permission to any other broker(s) or agent(s) to publish a listing for the apartment, find or obtain a tenant or lessee for the apartment, or impose or collect any broker fees or commissions in connection with the renting of the apartment on their behalf. In addition, the Landlord and Metropolitan Equities LLC do not require a tenant to engage its own broker to rent the apartment.
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189 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027
Apartment building
1-4 beds
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 -- 2 bd, 1 ba Listing by: Metropolitan Equities | -- | Nov 13 | Fees may apply $3,550 |
What's special
Lovely detailingWindowed bathTwo bedroom homeRefinished original hardwood flooringExcellent cabinet spaceCharming pre-war apartmentWhite subway tiling
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Unit features
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Morningside Heights
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BikeableNearby schools in New York
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
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4/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Grades 6-8 • 0.3 miles6/10
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4/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts
Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles1/10
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1/10Living in New York
Morningside Heights sits on a high plateau in Upper Manhattan, with steep streets down toward Riverside Park and Morningside Park. The Hudson River shapes the western edge, and the neighborhood’s landmark skyline includes Riverside Church, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Columbia University’s campus. Riverside and Morningside parks offer paths, lawns, and outdoor space; the area also has playgrounds and the Morningside Heights branch of the New York Public Library. Dining and coffee options line Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, alongside everyday shops and services. The neighborhood’s academic and architectural history is visible in its campus buildings and churches, while nearby performance venues add to its cultural life. Subway stations on Broadway and Amsterdam connect to the rest of Manhattan, and buses serve local routes. Morningside Heights’ median rent is $4,500 per month, with a typical range of $1,560 to $11,995.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 189 Claremont Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
189 Claremont Ave is located at 189 Claremont Ave in Morningside Heights, New York, NY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Oasis Jimma Juice Bar, West Harlem Piers Park, and Plowshares Coffee Roasters.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 189 Claremont Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 189 Claremont Ave include New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center (0.4 miles away), New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center (0.6 miles away), and Mount Sinai Morningside (0.6 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 189 Claremont Ave?
The schools assigned to 189 Claremont Ave include Ps 36 Margaret Douglas, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders, and Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 189 Claremont Ave?
189 Claremont Ave is located near 8 grocery stores, including Milano Market Westside (0.7 miles) and H Mart (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Levels Barbershop, are approximately 0.3 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 189 Claremont Ave?
189 Claremont Ave is located within 0.3 miles of Teachers College, Columbia University, 0.3 miles of Columbia University School of Social Work, and 0.3 miles of Columbia Business School - Manhattanville Campus.
