What can I say about Leesa's place?
Firstly, Leesa is a first class communicator. From the very first message I sent through 6 months before our trip, right up until I got back home afterwards. This was my first time booking AirBnB and Leesa made sure I was happy with answers to every single question which I am sure she has heard before.
She was flexible with checkin and checkout and gave me so much information about making my stay as comfortable and enjoyable as she could.
Leesa was not there at checkin although I did get a chance to meet her a couple of times during our stay. There was a parade on the day I arrived and some streets were closed. I was made aware of every single detail of this and how best to work around it on the day. It just seemed that Leesa aware of everything and helped with all preparations.
The location was absolutely perfect. All I wanted to easy travel to Yankee Stadium (I was attending 3 games in that week) and also easy to travel to down town. Subway is super close and we used Uber and Cabs as well. All were easy but the Subway is crazy cheap.
We felt welcome everywhere we went in Harlem. We felt more welcome in Harlem than anywhere else in New York. We walked back from bars after midnight without any issue, granted this was during the week. It does get a bit busier and louder on the weekends.
The stairs are steep as other reviews suggest but my 130kg mate got up and down them without any problem, large suitcases would be a slight challenge. It can get noisy in the loungeroom as the police precinct is half a block away so you will hear some sirens/traffic/people. Not an issue from the bedroom and the loungeroom windows can be closed which made a big difference.
Leesa is just wonderful. She went so far out of her way to help, I would rent any property she was ever involved with. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you stay, you must checkout Harlem Nights especially on open mic night (Monday night).
Matt