You can't go wrong with Rodney's place because its not just full of brownstone charm and character, it has all up-to-date conveniences - the bed was comfortable, my partner just loved the bathroom and the kitchen had everything for a quick meal. It is close to all the places we wanted to go. You could catch the A/C train from Utica Ave, which is a short walking distance or you could take the bus on Malcolm X Boulevard. Great eating joints and coffee shops all within walking distance. And Rodney was ever so on hand with responses even when he wasn't in the country. Great host and highly recommended.