The apartment is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. I appreciated the architectural details of the apartment's high ceilings, parquet floors, beautiful wood paneling, and period light fixtures. The neighborhood is filled with lovely townhouses, and tree lined streets. It is safe and graffiti free. I never imagined that Harlem could be like this! My husband, my 22 year old son and I stayed there for 3 weeks. We walked home from the 137 St. Subway several times late at night and felt safe. There is a supermarket right near the 137 St. subway stop (which is open till midnight) that we found very convenient on our way home to the apartment. Amsterdam Avenue ( one minute from the apartment) has restaurants that are open very, very late. Our favorites were the Grange for brunch (the brioche french toast with mascarpone was amazing) and the takeout Chinese restaurant which is cheap and good. There is also a deli on the corner for coffee and fresh bagels. Ray and his wife have paid attention to every detail for making the apartment comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, there is a hair dryer, iron, ironing board, washer/dryer, adequate closet space with hangers,good reading lights and even luggage racks. This apartment was an amazing value. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next visit to New York.