Lydiah and her friend Cary who met us while Lydiah was out of town are shining examples of caring and willing to accomadate hosts. We spent a week in the apartment, which is true to picture, has lovely light in living room during the day, and comfortable for lounging. The bedroom also has a lovely bed for sleeping.
My husband was recovering from surgery and it was very important to be able to prepare foods for him. There is a nice deli/grocery on the corner moments away, and a block away pioneer market had better organic produce than my local farmers market, they even deliver your groceries home. There is a great Haitian restaurant down the street. I was often out alone and felt completely safe and overwhelmed by the kindness of the neighbors all around.
This apartment is on a building heat system which means little internal control on how much and none on when heat will turn on. Lovely thick blankets and comforter made sleeping pleasant and if you are out and about during the day's its not a problem. We were just glad we brought socks and cuddled up to watch movies in the living room while DH recovered. Shower water hot and plentiful.
Nice selection of kitchen utensils, for cooking, eating, and storage. Stove and oven work well but have a little quirk you must learn to light, after first time or two no problems.
This apt is very functional and we enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back when we can enjoy the surrounding areas culture and food more in depth.
Train lines closest to apt were not working when we left but green cab ride from 129th to penn station was $22. At 7:15 am and tip for driver who helped with 3 suitcases and two carry bags. I had to pack food and the blender to go home,LOL.