The house is full of character with high ceilings, original molding/mirrors and artwork. The Airbnb unit is a walk up to the 3rd floor. It is a cozy apartment with a compact kitchen. The two bedrooms are located in the back overlooking expansive back patios. It is relatively quiet for NYC with the occasional sirens and car alarms. The big question: Is it safe? My family of 3 felt safe on the block the house is located and on the big boulevards: Adam Clayton Powell Blvd aka 7th Ave, Fredrick Douglass and Malcolm X aka Lenox Ave. We didn't feel comfortable walking at night on St Nicholas Ave from the 125th St. Station heading north toward 131st. Instead stay on 125th toward Fredrick Douglass Blvd. We felt very safe walking everywhere during the day. In fact we walked to Central Park North from the house on the one sunny, warm day.
There are lots of restaurants nearby. We went to the Red Rooster, owned by celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson. My teenage son wanted us to go to Sylvia's Restaurant on the Sunday morning we were to leave. We got there in time for their gospel music. A singer went from table to table serenading and asking where people came from. The whole world was there it seemed: Australia, France, Peru, Singapore, Italy, Haiti, etc. Food is homestyle cooking that is filling. There are pictures of celebrities on the wall. We sat near a picture of former President Obama and the namesake of the restaurant, Sylvia. She was the original celebrity chef (long before this phrase was coined) as the business was bought in 1962. We had a great experience here.
Eduardo was away on a trip when we arrived, but Matt was at the house to greet us. He made us feel right at home and was attentive to my requests. This has been one of our best experiences staying at an Airbnb.