Elisabeth has a really lovely flat, facing east on Amsterdam avenue. It is elegant and tasteful and facing east over both a low rise building and to the north east, the cathedral of St John the Divine, means the sun pours in in the morning. It is also rather spacious. It is just a very comfortable place.

This is a great neighbourhood. Very convenient to Columbia if that’s what takes you uptown and Amsterdam Ave is a great street. It is not as frenetic as Broadway but has a lot on it – plenty of restaurants and other amenities so you don’t have to stray too far if you don’t want to. The 1 train is however a very quick walk away.

Elisabeth’s sister met me and showed me around the flat and was very hospitable and there to answer questions quickly by test message or phone. She lives in the same building in case of any real problem.

Unfortunately, due to a gas leak in the next door building, there was no hot water while I was there. I think this was a pretty unusual emergency though and Elisabeth was super polite and provided a refund and said I could break and go elsewhere if I wanted – which I didn’t as the place is so nice. Highly recommended.