I recommend this apartment very highly, without hesitation. I very much hope to stay again.
The location is really wonderful. Central Park is at the end of the street, a few minutes away. If you are working at the apartment, you can nip to the Park for a quick walk between zoom meetings. It’s only 15 minutes’ walk to the Lincoln Center (film, opera, concerts, ballet) and 20 minutes to Columbus Circle (big shops). 10 minutes’ walk takes you to Riverside Park on the Hudson. 20 minutes across Central Park gets you to Museum Mile (the Met Museum, etc). The area is also well served by public transport. The Upper West Side is very easy to live in - great grocery shops, cafes and restaurants, and a safe-feeling residential area. Lots of families.
The apartment is very attractive, as the photos show. It’s extremely comfortable, with plenty of space. Kitchen is very well equipped. With the huge, east-facing windows in the main bedroom, you may like eyeshades in the summer. And a hot water bottle in winter, as all that glass can make it a bit chilly when the temperature outside is below freezing - but there are extra heaters and blankets, also, and I wasn’t cold even when the temperature was below freezing outside. Large television screens in living room and main bedroom. A selection of games has been thoughtfully provided.
The apartment is very quiet - no street noise. A bit of noise sometimes (not often) during the day from construction work next door. Noise-cancelling headphones are a good idea if you’re going to be working from there, at the moment (March 2022). Occasional noise from neighbours at other times, but really nothing serious.
Christina was an outstanding host. Very prompt to answer, responsive and helpful, courteous and friendly.
Overall, a genuinely 5-star experience. Outstanding.