Great host, great apartment. We used it as a family of four. We travelled often per subway. Next station in 135th Street is just one block away, but only Local lines stop here. Basically, that is not an issue. Only if you want to travel long distance to Lower Manhattan or so, then it pays to change onto Express line at the next station which is easy because on same platform. Foodstore, bagel shop, wine store, pharmacy and other stores are just around the corner and Ephraim is very helpful with guidance.