My first Airbnb was this wonderful apartment on 132nd street and we have only praises for the experience. Several hours before arriving the lost shared information about events and recommendation that made a first day fabulous (a wonderful parade half a block from the apartment). The apartment more than met the descriptions. Previously, I had lived two decades in Manhattan and I had not been in a quieter, friendlier or more peaceful neighborhood. Every contact with host was quick and helpful.

I had hesitations staying so far uptown and in an area of Harlem I had not visited before. It all worked well. The express "A" train nearby was only a few stops from Times Square. The restaurants recommended (helpful descriptions plus other NY materials in apartment) in the neighborhood were delicious.