We (me, wife + two kids (1 and 3)) stayed in Kate and Mark’s apartment for 6 weeks, while my wife was on secondment at Columbia University. We really enjoyed our stay, and felt at home in the apartment. The location worked very well for us. The subway station is just down the street, and is serviced by both local and express trains. Riverbank State Park and Riverside Park is reached by a short walk, and were great both for runs along the Hudson, and for hanging out at playgrounds with the kids.
Mark and Kate provided a travel crib and a hook-on high chair, which made life with the little ones a lot easier. In the hallway outside the apartment we could fit both our strollers. We loved that we didn’t have to bring them inside! The big washer and dryer was also great. Overall, the quality of most of the appliances was beyond what we would have expected from a rental.
We whole-heartedly recommend this apartment. It’s surprisingly quiet, and feels very safe. Kate and Mark responded immediately every time we had questions.