It was difficult to find pet-friendly places and so I’m really glad I found this place that was accommodating of my cats while at the beginning stages of moving to NYC, which is not easy if you have pets. Vance was accommodating of my cats and made friends with them, which I appreciate. Superb location on the UWS, my favorite area of Manhattan. I did find it difficult sometimes to set boundaries around ending conversations when I needed to be someplace, but that is something I need to work on being more firm about. Vance wanted to make sure I was safe as a new transplant in the city, which was kind. Be sure to be prepared for no AC if it’s summer (this is listed in amenities and Vance reminded me of it, too, just make sure you are prepared. Sometimes this happens with old NYC buildings). You will have closet space and a full-size bed. There are lots of pigeons (which my cats enjoyed) because Vance feeds them, so just be prepared that this is something that happens. Vance may talk to you about astrology and psychic readings. If that’s your thing, awesome! If not, just do a better job of setting boundaries around not wanting a reading than I did (I can have a hard time saying “no” directly.)
Wonderful place if you have cats and need a safe place for them, if you love the UWS, if you need a place to crash while exploring the city or as you sort out of few things as you move, and if you are good at setting and holding boundaries if you’re in a hurry to get to appointments, etc.
I’m very grateful that Vance loved my cats. That put me at ease.