We enjoyed our stay at Leonarda's place very much. Leonarda was a wonderful host -sweet, warm and accommodating, and yet straightforward and clear. The room's 8th floor window overlooks a church spire on its right, and the fun but laid-back streets of Upper West Side meet Harlem below. Leonarda’s place is only blocks from Columbia University, which made it quite easy for the conference we were attending, but it's also only a few more from great shopping, eateries, Central Park, etc.. Couple this location with the train a block away, and the easygoing, great demeanor of the host, and you’ll have yourself a very pleasant stay in New York just like we did! Thanks Leonarda!