We have just returned from a great 4 night stay in Julia's apartment.
It's a short walk to the 125th Street Subway stations which give you good access to Downtown NY (once you figure out how the subway system works!) The apartment was very clean, comfortable and warm - though during our stay the weather was unseasonably mild! Really comfortable beds with all linen and towels provided and a powerful shower in the bathroom. good security and well equipped if you want to cook, which we did one evening and for a couple of breakfasts, but also close to a number of resteraunts, if you want to eat locally. We can highly recommend Babaluccis on Lennox which Julia had suggested as a good option.
As a host Julia was fabulous.. Answering all our questions and providing lots of information quickly via e-mail before we arrived and in person during our stay. Communication was excellent including the arrangements for our arrival and key collection.
Some people might prefer to be closer to the Downtown area but we enjoyed the experience of staying in a less "touristy" area and felt we saw a lot more of the city because of this. Also the iconic Apollo Theatre is only a few blocks walk on the way to the one of the subway stations.
We would definitely recommend the apartment.