I loved this AirBnB! My two-week stay at Christopher's apartment was very pleasant! First of all, Christopher was amazing before and during my stay. Initial access to the building and the apartment were easy. The apartment is on the second floor of the building but the steps are easy. Christopher allowed me to keep my luggage for a couple of extra hours after check-out because I had a later flight home. He was so accommodating! Questions were responded to and answered quickly. He truly is a Super Host!
I felt very safe as a woman by myself (I'm Paul's wife using his account) walking in the neighborhood any hour of the day or night - I often returned after 9 or 10 pm and even as late a 1:30 am. a couple of times. My daughter and her family live several blocks away in Inwood, and I walked back to the apartment many times by myself. The A train stop is just steps from the front of the apartment building, so going to Broadway shows (or anywhere else) and returning late was very safe and convenient.
The apartment was very inviting - updated, spacious and extremely clean. The bedroom had a very comfortable bed and soft, luxurious sheets! Street noise was evident, but earplugs, as mentioned in previous reviews, did the trick for me. I slept soundly each night. The living room had a lots of space, with a couple of new tables that were not in the pictures. Very good work space for computer and there was great WiFi! There was also a big flat screen TV that had Netflix access. The bathroom and kitchen were both equipped with essential supplies. I was able to cook my breakfast every morning and heat up leftovers from my many restaurant dinners in the microwave or on the stove. The thing to be aware of in the bathroom is that the water temperature while showering was inconsistent, fluctuating between hot and cold, but not at all unexpected in an old apartment building - just be aware.
There are lots of different places to eat within blocks of the apartment. A few of my favorites were Guacamole Taqueria Tubby Hook Tavern, Bocaditos Bistro, and Garden Café. Also, my favorite coffee shop, Buunni's, is just catty-corner across the street, with delicious coffee and amazing cakes and pastries baked on the premises! ChocNYC, also very close, also fulfilled my sweet tooth.
There are two beautiful parks nearby - Isham Park, right across the street, with lovely stoned terraces, and Inwood Hill Park, just a few blocks away. Inwood Hill Park is huge and has hiking trails and walking paths through forest and fields, with benches for looking out at the Henry Hudson Bridge. It's breathtaking!
I would highly recommend this AirBnB and Christopher. One of my all-time favorite AirBnB experiences!