If you need a beautiful, modern, efficient place to stay in NYC, especially if you want to be in Harlem or have to visit Columbia University, for example, look no further than Ghazal’s apartments. You will love them instantly, feel at home straight away, and settle in quickly, especially if you are planning a longer stay. Excellent grocery store on the corner, great bistro and wine shop on the next block, and Bill’s Place on ‘Swing Street’ (West 133rd Street) for classic intimate NY jazz. M60 bus (outside Whole Foods on West 125th Street at Lenox) takes you to Columbia’s Main gate on Broadway at West 116th Street in about ten minutes or so after a short walk south on Lenox. My apartment was very quiet, south facing, overlooking the rear gardens, filled with sunlight. Beautifully designed, equipped, fitted out, and stocked with everything you need (towels, linens, cookware, dining stuff). All you need to add is food. Wi-Fi fast and flawless. Highly recommended.