Our family came to NYC to visit our daughter and Columbia University and visit Fordham University for another daughter. This house is perfectly close to both. We use to stay in NJ, save $$ on hotels, then spend almost and hour on public transit just to get to CU. We will never do that again. This house is perfectly priced and a $10 Uber to CU (or we walked when the weather was nice). Also, the 125th street train/subway station is a short walk from the house. This opens up the whole city to you!
The owners keep the house very clean and have everything there you might need; shampoo, soap, towels, tv, all appliances, hair dryer, super comfy bedding. The house is totally safe. I am very paranoid of my surroundings and usually do not sleep well in new places. However, this house was so quiet and felt so safe, that I had no problems getting a great night sleep.
We look forward to returning!