Had a wonderful stay at Rodger's place. Ideal Airbnb- host who except just being a genuinly nice and cool guy gave effortless service and help whenever needed. Stayed for 14 days -- never any problems, not even any of that akward tension you might experience while suddenly stepping into a strangers life and living environment. Rodger wants you there and just makes you feel at home from day 1 in a, once again, effortless and genuine way.
Harlem is the place to stay if you want to experience Manhattan. At Rodger's you are just a stones throw away from the heart of Harlem. The Apollo theater, Sylvias, Mintons -- it is all there waiting just around the corner. Ad 5 minutes in the other direction and you reach the exuberating Spanish Harlem, El Barrio, and you'll see another ( among other things tasty) side of the cultural melting pot that is New York.
This place is also ideal for transfers. If possible, choose La Guardia as you airport and get here by bus in 30 minutes. I landed at JFK, also works out fine. While in the the city, you have an express station just 5/10 minutes in both directions (nothing in New York standards) taking you downtown and uptown as fast as is possible. Central park is just a 15 minute walk down the corner aswell, whenever you feel for a walk or a run.
Couldn't be more happy with my stay, advicing everyone to not hesitate choosing Rodger for a stay at one of the few genuine and not overcommercialized places of Manhattan left.
10 points out of 10 from Sweden.