New York Apartment - 2 Bedroom Rental in Harlem (NY-14486)

My family & I really enjoyed our stay in the apartment that we stayed for this summer. The apartment was okey & the environment secured & tidy.

Overall I was impressed with the apartment, the location was excellent with easy access to subway system, restaurants and shopping.

This particular part of Harlem felt very safe, and people were friendly and helpful. We particularly liked being close to the famous Lenox Lounge and Sylvia's Restaurant. We would recommend Cafe Latte and Chez Lucien as great places to eat that are just a short walk from the apartment.

The apartment is a beautiful old brownstone, and was relatively quiet given it's location on a major street. The gentle rumble of the subway trains could be heard and felt on quiet nights, but we found this a pleasant experience which only added to the atmosphere!

Things that we felt could be improved would be a higher general standard of cleanliness - for example the skirting boards and furniture were quite dusty. The furniture and beds were comfortable, however attention to details such as the condition of linen could be improved (eg mattress covers). There were also a couple of things that would have been useful to be provided such as a can opener in the kitchen and a plunger to clear plumbing blockages.

Maintenance issues did initially arise, cable was not properly connected on arrival and the phone landline was not operational. We also had a toilet blockage that occured in the evening and could not be addressed until 12 hours later. With 6 people staying in the apartment this; as you can imagine; was quite an inconvenience.

This is a GREAT apartment! Location is excellent. Just two blocks from the 2/3 train -which means that you can be in Times Square in 12 minutes, and you are just a few stops from Yankee Stadium. And you are just 2 blocks from 125th Street in the heart of Harlem. Starbucks, Marshalls, Staples, and a plethora of dining options are literally right around the corner.
The apartment has very high ceilings (14 ft?) so you are able to feel like you can really spread out. The kitchen features granite counter-tops and every appliance, dish and utensil that you would need.

Being in New York, it is impossible to experience quiet (if you want quiet, then you should rent a house in the country!), but compared to staying in mid-town, it was definitely more peaceful. You can "feel" the 2/3 train when it passes by underneath the apartment building, but after a day you get used to it.

There was a ton of storage space in the apartment (we could have moved in for the year with all of the available space). The bedrooms are very adequate and face the back of the building (so less ambient noise).
The building manager and the owner of the apartment went above and beyond the call of duty to meet our every need. I was most impressed with their quick response and their pleasant demeanor when handling things.

I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone wishing to live like a real New Yorker!