Let me start this review by saying you will NOT find a better Airbnb in all of Harlem than Jason's listing. Being a busy person, I usually keep my Airbnb reviews brief and to the point but this listing absolutely deserves recognition and commendation. I had to come to NYC from Miami for my work at the hospital and had to stay in Harlem for an entire month. I needed a place that was conducive to studying, going to work early and coming home late, and located near lots of options for food and shopping- all of which Jason's listing had and more.
Apartment: The apartment itself is beautiful. Jason works in construction and design, and the apartment is newly renovated including decor. The bedroom you stay in is massive for NYC, and the pictures do not show how much bigger it actually is. There is a giant flat screen HD tv in the room with Netflix, Hulu, and everything else. The bathroom is always kept clean and stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, etc. The kitchen is fully stocked with wares, spices, paper towels, etc. You truly do not need to bring anything house-related when staying here. All the amenities are here for professionals: hairdryer, iron/steamer, ironing board, coat hangers, lint roller, etc. I had no issues with temperature, you can set the heat/cold to however you like (I was worried about the NYC Winter but the apartment was always cozy and warm).
Location: You probably could not find a better location. Its located next to a bunch of holes in the wall, where you can get Peruvian chicken, Caribbean food, soul food, and more for under $10. You are also close to high-end luxe restaurants Like Red Rooster where celebrities attend frequently. 2 blocks away you have CVS, Whole Foods, H&M, Marshalls, Planet Fitness, Starbucks, Endless grocery stores, and the subway station. Tons of great upscale bars and places to go at night. The neighborhood is quiet at night and very safe. It is next to a bunch of churches who I can see have great family communities. 30 minute train to Manhattan, 30 minute train to the Bronx, making Harlem the perfect epicenter for your stay.
Cleanliness: The apartment was always kept perfectly clean, I would sometimes see Jason cleaning up randomly during the week, vacuuming, wiping down the entire bathroom, sweeping up, etc. I did not clean a single thing while I was there and the place was always spotless.
Host: Jason is truly the highlight of this listing since you will be staying with him. First, I am a quiet person who tends to keep to themselves. Jason is one of the friendliest and most accommodating people you'll ever meet. When I arrived my baggage was delayed and he offered me food, towels, toothpaste, and just everything I needed for the day before my bags finally arrived. On my last day he cooked me a Caribbean meal from scratch, and even took me out for a drink after. He gave me tips about which subway trains to take that could get me there the quickest. He is a very hardworking professional and is overall a great people person. I was a little hesitant about staying a month with a stranger (additionally this was my first shared Airbnb experience) but I couldn't have asked for a better person to live with. I've had a lot of different housemates in my life but Jason takes the cake for the best one. And to be honest, he's just truly a nice person who anyone would like to be around.
Overall: I highly recommend this listing. It is in one of my top 5 favorite stays ever, and I have been all over Asia, Europe, and North America. The rest of the reviews are 100% accurate (primarily why I chose this listing in the first place) and Jason is the ultimate definition of an Airbnb Superhost. The next time I am in NYC I will absolutely be staying with Jason again.