Grace was a fantastic host during my one month stay. She actually went out of town for 3 weeks, but made sure I had everything I needed for a great stay. This location is just north of central park and next to the 2 and 3 trains and a little further are the C, E, B and 6 trains. This makes it really easy to visit the West side, East side and lower Manhattan. Local food is scant so expect to travel a lot if you are a foody or socialite. If not, there are some select places on 8th avenue. The neighbordhood is in Harlem, but appears to be experiencing some degree of gentrification. I never felt threatened or unsafe, but as with any part of the world, avoid walking around in the early AM hours. Nights can be a bit noisy as some of locals tend to sit out on the stoops snd have conversations. Overall I recommend this spot for anyone looking for a long term stay in a more laid back part of town.