Home from home in Harlem.
This property is a rare gem situated on the corner of Frederick Douglass in Harlem. It’s close proximity to two decent sized groceries store, laundromat, and the A, B and C train. There’s a cute and coffee shop with a variety of hot food next door. Extremely convenient. There are also many great brunch places including Red Rooster that are a short distance in an Uber.
On street parking is available but best to get it early as it’s tricky at night to find.
The area is active, and there’s a few lounges/bars if you want a nightcap.
The property: clean entryway, friendly neighbors and a few small dogs live here. Everyone is helpful in the building and follow the covid 19 mask wearing in the common areas rules. Thumbs up
The refuse room is kept maintained by the building cleaner. Lovely lady.
It’s a secure and bright property with easy entry. When you enter the property you are greeted by a magnificent art piece of a panda! At this point you’re transferred into an apartment filled with creativity and unexpected surprises.
The master bedroom has a large mural that is a treasure to wake to. The closets are clean and the drawers are lined. The double bed was nicely made and dressed with solid colours that are consistent throughout the property. The bathroom is a good size that will allow for a family to get the kids ready without to much chaos. The water pressure is good and the temperature excellent. A shower that doesn’t require fiddling with to find the right setting. Just perfect! The host also provides shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion.
Each bathroom included towelettes, towels, wipes, tissues and additional toiletries like cotton buds. Nice little surprises.
The second bedroom appeared bright with good closet space and great natural light. It also donned a beautiful mural on the wall along with other art pieces. This room is child friendly with toys, books and engagement for kids or young adults.
The open plan dining/living area provides a firm sofa and a space for dining or work it’s rather versatile in usages. Was great for my zoom calls as the mural makes a great backdrop. This area is clean, allows multiple usage purpose. It also has some great art pieces including one of my favourite’s Obama paintings.
There’s a camera in the common area which covers the living/dining/hallway and kitchen. The lights all have dimmed on them and a series of spotlights will have you comfortable in it’s setting. Each room is temperature controlled separately so that makes life easier. I generally don’t use AC and will turn the heat on in the bedroom and turn the other temperature controls off. It’s good to have choices.
The kitchen is equipped with most of the basics and whatever the host doesn’t have you can ask for. Peterson, is helpful is trying to made your stay as comfortable as possible. He’s always a text or call away and happy to help.
The kitchen also includes a coffee machine and a kettle. As a Brit these items made my days. Peterson even provided a selection of teas for my visit. Thank you for my Harlem home away from home experience.