It's not a surprise that Tanya is a super host. She goes out of her way to make sure every guest feels welcome and comfortable in her home. Her home is very old but expertly updated and maintained. We were traveling with a group of 9 and found it easy to hang out as a group or on our own... depending on our moods. There are shops and subway nearby and the area is very safe. We were traveling from Canada, so we were able to quickly dispel any bad impressions we had of Harlem by the cleanliness of the streets and the friendliness of the people. Yankee Stadium is nearby as is many historical sites. Getting down to the core of Manhattan was super simple and took approximately 30 min. I highly recommend this AirBnb to any traveler to NYC, especially those in large groups.