Milstein Family Heart Center, 4th floor
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
The Columbia Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Center has the depth and breadth of experience to provide seamless care for patients and their families at every age and stage of this disease.
Our multidisciplinary team creates a comprehensive and individualized approach for each patient. We also screen and assess first-degree relatives for HCM-related genes.
Nationally known for our expertise in heart failure, genetics, noninvasive imaging, interventional techniques, cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation, the HCM Center offers patients the full spectrum of treatment options.
Our services include medical management, implantable devices to prevent or correct heart rhythm disorders, catheter-based procedures, and world-class surgical interventions when needed.
A collaborative, cross-specialty approach results in a high level of integrated care, as well as an exceptional continuity of care.
At present, there are only a few centers in the U.S. specializing in HCM. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate patient-centered treatment and cutting-edge medical and surgical care for patients and families with HCM.
While offering the broadest range of treatment options, we also engage in leading-edge research to help us better understand and manage this condition.
The nearby hotel that offers discounted rates for patients:
The Edge Hotel: Boutique Hotel in Washington Heights, NY
- Shepard Weiner, MD; Program Director
- Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD; Surgical Director
- Yuichi Shimada, MD; Research Director
- Angelo Biviano, MD; Electrophysiology
- Jeffrey Moses, MD; Interventional Cardiology
- Nir Uriel, MD; Heart Failure and Transplant
- Jay Leb, MD; Advanced Cardiac Imaging
- Jessica Hennessey MD, PhD; Cardiogenetics
- Marc Richmond, MD; Pediatric Cardiology
New York City needs no introduction, but what many visitors don’t realize is the differences between boroughs and, especially, individual neighborhoods. Columbia’s Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center is at the heart (pun intended) of Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, setting of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway hit “In the Heights,” and the very place where he wrote much of his follow-up smash “Hamilton.” At the northwest tip of Manhattan, just south of the Bronx, Washington Heights is bordered on the east by the Harlem River and the west by the Hudson River. The George Washington Bridge sits at its northern border. While it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant street life, academic centers, medical facilities, and dense population, The Heights are still chock full of parks and green space. Marvel creator Stan Lee lived in the neighborhood in 1920, and it is the unfortunate site of Malcolm X’s assassination. General George Washington used this highest point above sea level in Manhattan to control river traffic and have a home base for his operations during the Revolutionary War.
The weather in New York City is seasonal, ranging from cold and snowy winters to hot and humid summers. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.
To learn the basics for Columbia Irving Medical Center’s HCM Center patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in New York City. However, there are many fewer well-reviewed options close to Columbia Irving Medical Center. The Center of Excellence is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood, which is easily accessible by public transportation. If you are willing and able to travel by subway, bus, or taxi, you will discover many more options in other parts of Manhattan. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
A few items of note:
- The Columbia Irving Medical Center Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center is located on the 4th floor of the Milstein Family Heart Center, at 173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032. Phone: 212-305-8433
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- New Amsterdam Drug Mart (212-865-9700)
- Offering medical equipment sales and rentals at a community pharmacy.
- Cloud of Goods
- A well-reviewed national franchise that offers rental options for scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, other medical equipment, and much more.
- New Amsterdam Drug Mart (212-865-9700)
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in New York City (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $159 from January-February, $258 from March-June, $220 from July-August, and $286 from September-December.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
The Edge Hotel (212-543-0005)
3-star hotel; Partner Hotel of Columbia Irving Medical Center, located in Washington Heights. Long-term stays are available. The COE Discount is divided between 2 categories: 1) For a room with one Queen-size bed, there is a flat rate. That rate changes each month and varies from $145-$279. 2) All other room types are 15% off the best available current rate.
It is a small hotel and the only one in close proximity to the COE, so if you aren't sure how many nights you need, it is better to reserve extra nights and cancel the ones you don't need, with 24 hours notice. Every room with a full-size bed has a pull-out sofa. There are no connecting rooms. Requests for rooms close to each other can be made, but cannot be guaranteed until check-in. There is a microwave available in the downstairs common area. A mini-fridge is available upon request at check-in, and it is first-come, first-served. There are only 2 handicap accessible rooms in the hotel, so book early if you need one. Most guests walk to the medical center, but the front desk can call a car company, as needed, for approximately a $10 fare.
- COE Discount Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Radio Hotel (929-688-4880)
4-star hotel; Located in Washington Heights. There is a COE discount rate available; the percentage of the discount varies daily, so ask for the Columbia University Medical Center rate when you call, and they will quote you an exact amount for your dates. A recent example was a room for $175 per night plus tax with the discount, when the regular rate was $240. There are sofas available in King Suites only. Connecting rooms are available and can be guaranteed upon request. There is a small fridge in each room. There are no microwaves available in the hotel.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
Aloft Harlem (212-749-4000)
3-star hotel; There is a COE discount rate available; visit the Aloft Harlem website, go to the drop-down menu for "Special Rate," select "Corp/Promo Code," enter code "CU1," click "Done," then click "View Rates." You'll be able to see all available rooms and discounted rates for the dates you select. There are no connecting rooms available. There is a mini-fridge in each room, and there is a communal microwave available near the front desk.
- COE Discount Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Hyatt Place Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge (201-849-5900)
3-star hotel; Guests typically use Uber or Lyft to travel into the city, and prices will vary based on traffic across the George Washington Bridge at the time of day you travel. There is a pull-out sofa in every room. Connecting rooms are available upon request at the time of reservation but cannot be guaranteed. There is a mini-fridge in every room and a common microwave available in the lobby/dining area.
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the New York area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
Gorgeous, 2 Bedroom walking distance to GWB!
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On side laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
- No accessibility features
Entire One bed room Parking Including near NYC
Average review (1-5): 4.8
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On side laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- No accessibility features
Golden Retreat near Manhattan NYC + 1 Free Parking
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Long term stay
- Pets allowed
Gorgeous Brand New Condo Fully Loaded Mins to NYC
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- Long term stay
- Pets allowed
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
