Let's start with the apartment's location The access to bus and Subway is good, and you can find a couple of good grocery stores in less than five minutes walk. The apartment building itself has a laundry facility, but if you want to have a wash and fold service there's a laundromat just next door.
The apartment is in a relatively new building. The building is well-maintained.
I know Harlem might not be the most immediate option for those who have never been to NYC. But we never feel unsafe walking around in Gregory's neighborhood in particular, and this side of Harlem. You just need to be as mindful as you need to be when navigating at nights in a big city.
Now the apartment itself. Yes, when we check in it's very clean (including the bathroom) and everything works. We can say Gregory's is the cleanest in our more than five years of using Airbnb. The bed is also the most comfortable.
Yes, the apartment is not huge but it's not cluttered and is enough for a couple.
Last but not least, Gregory is very helpful. He communicates clearly and responds quickly. He takes time to explain to us on how to enjoy Harlem for first-time visitors.
We visit NYC often and if possible, we really want to stay at this place again.