New York Apartment - Studio in Harlem (NY-12978)

This fully furnished studio is located in Morningside Heights, part of Uptown Manhattan, on the top floor of a 3-story walk-up brownstone. The owners reside on the first lower floors of the building while this floor has been converted into two studios from four pre-existing rooms. The main entrance and the stairways are therefore shared with the owners and the other studio tenant. There is a common area on the parlor level in which tenants are welcome to sit.

Hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces and cathedral windows are elements that add immediate character to this brownstone! The window of the studio's main room faces north and overlooks the street, and has both blinds as well as curtains to protect your privacy. The room is furnished with a queen-sized bed for your comfort, air conditioning to cope with the hot summers, and a closet to organize your belongings. The cheerful separate kitchen has the basic amenities to for eating in, such as a coffee maker, two electric hot plates and a toaster oven. The apartment also has a WiFi Internet connection.

Please note that the steps in this building are a bit steep.

Located at West 122nd Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, amidst the historic landscape of Harlem, Morningside Heights has undergone a significant renaissance that transcends time of a forgone era. The classic brownstones and historic buildings of Harlem add an elegant flare to the local scenery that is iconic of the legacy and tradition that Harlem affords to visitors and residents alike. 125th Street (0.3 miles / 400m away), now is a commercial haven of Credit-A tenants, such as Best Buy, Target, and Starbucks and was even afforded the honor of former U.S. president Bill Clinton’s New York Office. Here you will also find the famous Apollo Theater, and the Studio Museum, presenting the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Please note that this apartment is located in a lively neighborhood and it can be noisy at times.

The area also offers a variety of dining options. Head to Sylvia's, Red Rooster or Amy Ruth's for the best soul food in town; try Chez Lucienne for a Parisian escape; or grab a delicious cupcake at Tonnie's Minis (all located within 0.5 mile / 750m away).

For transportation, the 125 Street / Lenox Avenue and 125 Street / Saint Nicholas Avenue stations will give you access to the A/B/C/D and 2/3 trains, which will take you to downtown Manhattan through the West Side or uptown towards the Bronx.

Please note that the owner also lives in this brownstone, and their dog and cat have access to the common areas of the building (entry and stairs). The animals are not allowed in the studio apartment, but this apartment may not suitable for clients with animal allergies.