I had a great time staying in the Garden Apartment--Dennis is a fantastic host. For NYC, the apartment is very spacious and can easily accommodate two people without feeling cramped. What I loved most about the place is the thoughtful and unique design that makes it feel like a home and not just a "random place to crush." I also enjoyed the direct access to the secluded yard. If you plan to spend a lot of time indoors, remember that this is a garden level apartment with not much direct natural light. There are lots of lights and lamps in the apartment though to compensate.
I very much loved Central Harlem, not only because of the quick access to Central Park, Columbia and WholeFoods . Even though many places closed during the pandemic, there are still many options to get great food in the area--Sottocasa and Archer & Goat being two of them. The Harlem vibe is very special and if you're not keen on the pretentiousness you find in other parts of Manhattan, this is the place to be.