Marjorie is an excellent host - She was extremely responsive to all inquiries, both well before the trip and after.
Her place was sparkling clean and nicely furnished. The bed was large and comfortable, although really only accessible from one side, which can be a bit of a pain.
The bathroom was very nice and we really liked the open shelf unit that gave us loads of space for all our toiletries. Great shower with lots of hot water.
The kitchen could have benefitted from a microwave, but it was not listed as an amenity on the rental site - so it’s important to pay attention to the listing details.
The one flight walk up to this back, garden facing, quiet unit was the primary reason we selected this place in our favorite Upper West Side neighborhood.
The biggest downside was that the entrance hallway and stairway up to the apartment were quite dirty and stale smelling. The hallway walls were dirty and dusty. To be expected in many NYC brownstones.
Restaurants abound in the area, including several on the same block.
For those who are not familiar with the area, the best wine store is only a few blocks away - Beacon Wine & Spirits.