We chose Emilie's apartment initially because it is in the same neighborhood of a family member we were visiting. However, this is THE apartment to stay in no matter what your reason for being in NYC! Large and immaculately clean, with all the amenities one needs: washer/dryer, dishwasher, cook top, microwave, large fridge, etc. You are a 5 minute walk from Columbia University, Central Park (in our opinion, much less crowded and more beautiful than the southern section), hip restaurants/bars/cafes and the 125th Street express subway. We highly recommend the full-service Best Market, as well as Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits, both on Frederick Douglass Blvd. With the average NYC hotel room rate being almost $400, Emilie's apartment is a bargain, and a real gem!