The apartment is exactly as advertised, and the shared bathroom was no problem at all. The bathroom is sealed off by a locked door from both apartments, so that as long as the door to the other apartment is shut it feels like the bathroom is part of your own apartment. East Harlem doesn't have loads going on, but if you know the City then that's not going to be a surprise, and the proximity to the subway and Central Park means you're not far away from livelier neighborhoods. Overall the apartment is great value, clean, tidy, well stocked, and a nice balcony to sit out on. We'd definitely stay in it again.