My daughter and I recently stayed 5 nights at the Brownstone. We were in town for college music auditions.

We were looking for a space that was large, safe and quiet. That is exactly what we found. Simon has taken great care in his building and it shows. My daughter had her space away from the loud city to practice and I had the piece of mind of knowing that we were in a safe neighborhood.

The apartment itself is gorgeous. Simon has gone to great lengths to ensure the comfort of his guests. Any questions we had were answered promptly. The pictures are exactly how it looks - spacious and classy.

The neighborhood is on its way up. We never felt afraid of our surroundings. Cabs, subway and bus are minutes away. We used a local car service that worked out very well for us. If you are a fan of soul food, this is the place for you. For the rest of us their are several fast food chains in the area as well as a local restaurant that served salads and wraps. If you are a coffee drinker and prefer Starbucks, one is within walking distance. There are a few small grocery stores withing walking distance for basics.

All in all I would rate Simon and his Brownstone a 10+. We enjoyed our stay very much and you will also. The Brownstone does not disappoint.