We stayed at the first floor rear unit for 11 nights and we totally enjoyed living here. We got the small studio apartment, with built in wardrobe, kitchenette, attached bathroom, and a balcony. I was afraid it was going to be too small from the pictures, but it proved to be a comfortable size for a couple. I wouldn't recommend it for more than 2 people, though.

The apartment looked newly renovated - it was crisp, clean, and bright, which isn't always the case with rental apartments; so I was glad. The Murphy bed was comfortable enough and adequate for two people. The mattress is of a good thickness. The bathroom is spacious, with a bathtub. Note that it is going to be further renovated so it will be even better for future guests!

Blanca was a great host. She provided a lot of things for us that we requested for, without complaint. She's also very approachable and easy to contact. She also gave us recommendations on places in the neighborhood to eat and also introduced us to River Plaza Mall at E116th that has a Marshalls : ) Lastly, she was very helpful to me when my Super Shuttle van failed to turn up to take me to the airport (don't use Super Shuttle!!).

The neighbourhood in East Harlem is eclectic, its residents are very diverse. The apartment is three blocks from the E103rd subway, which was a 5min walk. We had no problem walking home at night lugging all our shopping. There is a supermarket one block away, and a few caves and fast food joints. We managed to do our laundry twice at the laundromat across the street.

All in all, a great base for your New York travels. Thanks Blanca!