Awesome neighborhood!!! If you *truly* want to experience NYC, I’d recommend staying here - it’s a great, central location - the full essence of NY!
Perfect accessibility! It’s a hop to the A train...a skip & jump to 1 train. It was an easy commute to Harlem, Manhattan & Westchester, even with two 4-year-olds in tow. The bus stop is also right on the corner. If you don’t hate riding the bus like I do, it’s a free (for now) & reliable option, but ride off peak, wear your mask & have your hand sanitizer at the ready 😷
Go by the Adonise bodega (right on B’way, walk to next corner) & let them know that you’re visiting in the area - they’ll take care of you!!! They know all abt the neighborhood! We’d leave from there w/ better plans for our day...& a breakfast sandwich 😋
Nice, short walks to the park & river. I loved the variety of sidewalk dining options (courtesy of gentrification & COVID) & my “picky eaters” did too! The kids loved the apartment & the walking the neighborhood. We were there for 8 days & they still weren’t ready to leave!!! They’ve never cried when it’s time to check out & I’m talking beach vaca or even Disney! I was worried abt not being able to book a typical “family-friendly” vaca this summer, but the KIDS LOVED IT! I had to promise them that we’ll come back to “our NY apartment” next year.
I appreciate how quick & flexible Chris is as a host! Accommodation made all the difference for me, a parent traveling alone with 4yo twins, bc I didn’t have to sweat the small stuff.