The apartment is in a section of Harlem, approximately 2.5 to 3 blocks from the subway station, which is serviced by several lines (A,B,C,D,), including the express "A" train that gets you to Time Square with only one stop in between. A great plus. If you're driving in, you should find it easy to locate on-street parking. I did, so no problems there. Just pay close attention to all the signs and restrictions.

I felt a bit apprehensive upon looking at a gogl. street-view of the address, but found the place was just fine upon arriving. That should not be an area of concern to anyone. The apartment is right off the sidewalk, so no need for stairs or elevators. This is a convenient feature.

The living area of the apartment is true to its description and photos. While the bathroom still requires an update (which the host stated is in the works), the host did a great job remodeling the living area of the apartment. We found the bed comfortable and the bedroom very roomy. The livingroom/dining area is very roomy as well. We were three adults and never bumped into each other or felt crowded.

Cable TV, WiFi, water pressure and hot water all worked well. If hot water happens to run out, the boiler kicks in and heats it up right away. We never had an issue with it. If you are coming in the winter, fear not - the apartment is very warm. So warm that we ended up using the ceiling fans to sleep, but we really liked it that way since we're from warm climates. No complaints from us.

The uptown location was fine for us, but some might find it too far north. We decided to walk from the apartment to Grand Central Station to see what we found along the way. We saw several interesting parks, cathedrals and buildings along the way, in addition to several of the tourist attractions. It was an all day event, so don't attempt it if you don't enjoy walking.

The host is very friendly and tried to communicate on numerous occasions prior to our arrival date. The host was easy to reach during normal hours. Unfortunately, neither of us had much time to converse and get to know each other.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. I recommend this property to travelers who don't mind being north of all the "action" and spending some time on the subway to reach the attractions.