A LOVELY AND GRAND STAY! I will start by telling you about the People's Brownstone's wonderful hosts, Carol Ann & George. They are kind, gracious, hospitable and ensure that you have whatever you need during your stay. They will share their insights and hacks for the best restaurants and entertainment in the city along with some of the most famous jazz haunts in the world. Our first evening we walked to Renaissance Harlem - a delectable African/French restaurant - and the host knew them well and treated us like royalty.
We loved staying in this GORGEOUS, hip, stylish, clean, comfortable, jazzy home that includes a grand piano among its three floors. This place met the needs of our eclectic group of people that included travelers in their 30s, 50s, 60s, and 80s. We all had privacy and ample space for visiting together in the common areas. The house is filled with artwork from around the world and has so much thoughtful charm because it's been cared for so well over the past century.
The neighborhood is HISTORIC, FRIENDLY, and SAFE with many local restaurants, jazz cafes, and parlors. From the brownstone, it's about a 9-minute walk to the subway where you can catch the express trains (D, A, etc.) that will get you to midtown Manhattan in 15-20 minutes for the theatre district and shopping. There are several convenience and grocery stores nearby (one is next door). It was refreshing to stay in a neighborhood rather than a noisy, commercialized area. If you're looking at staying more than a couple of days in New York, I would highly recommend here.