New York Room For Rent - 3 Bedroom apartment for a roommate in Harlem (NY-15717)

Check out the historic side of Manhattan in this lovely townhouse for share! This Harlem building dates from 1910, as evidenced by the moldings gracing the walls and the original wood window sashes. The available rooms for rent are part of the 1st floor three bedroom apartment (considered the ground floor by Europeans), accessible via a short set of stairs that lead to the entrance of the 3-story townhouse.

Bedroom 1 for rent benefits from eastern exposure and a fantastic marble decorative fireplace set off by ivory-painted walls. The rest of the decor is contemporary, with a double size bed and a practical combination desk / shelving unit. A closet provides additional storage space. Bedroom two is characterized by bright light from window nearly extending the entire wall, a chic separate wardrobe, and a full closet suitable for your storage needs. Either of these rooms can be rented either on a short-term basis, as a bed & breakfast rental, or for longer stays, as a monthly rental.

The kitchen, living room and bathroom are shared with the other residents of the three bedroom apartment. The basket-weave wood floors create a cheerful ambiance reflected by the sunny yellow walls in the living room, where there is a TV and sofa, as well as a large dining room table. Just beyond this room is the galley kitchen, equipped with appliances for basic meal prep.

Outside this room for rent, you will find yourself on a residential street lined with many similar historic townhouses, near the intersection of 130th Street and 5th Avenue in Uptown Manhattan. This part of Harlem mixes the traditional with the contemporary, which can be easily seen with a stroll down Lenox Avenue. Here you'll find many old buildings displaying the architecture that New York is known for, in combination with notable restaurants like Red Rooster and Sylvia's, and shops including Marshalls and Starbucks. Some local favorites included dinner at Chez Lucien and burgers at the Corner Social Bar, both about 4 blocks from this apartment share. There are also plenty of cultural options in the vicinity: the Jazz Museum on East 126th Street and Park Avenue and the Studio Museum on West 125th Street and 7th Avenue are both 0.5 miles (800 meters) away.

When you need to get to other parts of NYC, there are express trains on 125 Street / Lenox Avenue that run both down and further uptown, depending on your needs. For example, with either the 2 or 3 train, you can get to Penn Station in Chelsea in just 6 stops!