Building Information

This section includes brief profiles of the buildings on and around our historic Morningside campus. To view the profiles, choose a building name or address in the alphabetical listing below. 

Our Planning and Space Management team keeps track of all University space (except at CUMC) on computerized (CAD) floor plans and linked databases. CAD plans, space assignment, occupancy and square footage information are available to Facilities personnel and other authorized University users. Information requests should be directed to April Billups, Assistant Director of Space Information, at: ab1227@columbia.edu. Detailed campus and neighborhood maps are also available on CAD.


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Specs

Full Name: 
Fairchild
Street Address: 

1212 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Historical Information

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Architect: Mitchell/Giurgola Associates
  • Gross Area: 131,923 sq. ft.
  • Number of Stories: 10
  • Major Occupants:
    Biological Sciences
    Biology Library