Harlem is a great neighborhood to feel the *real* new york, where people live. Charlene's place is a short walk from the 6 line which is great to get to anywhere else in Manhattan, and has everything you would need.
The room is nice and cozy, but keep in mind that in true New York fashion, you can hear what's happening in every adjacent room above, below and on either side. You best get used to that living in this city :)