Amy's apartment is located in East Harlem and is two short blocks away from the 6 subway line that connects you easily to the rest of NYC, especially points north and south on the east side of Manhattan. This is a family-owned brownstone and the family lives in the other units and Amy and her brother Steven are easily available if you need them. Overall, the unit is very private and quiet and is very large for NYC.
Amy's brother Steven welcomed us immediately and showed us around the apartment. They had thoughtfully provided snacks and local beer as a complimentary snack and there is also coffee available using a Keurig machine. The apartment was very warm and cozy and we enjoyed one quiet night in while watching one of the half dozen DVDs that they provided. There are lots of extra blankets and pillows in the living room to keep comfortable. There are lots of other thoughtful touches such as a house manual with local sightseeing and restaurant suggestions and electrical converters with USB ports.
The bathroom has a very large bathtub, but does not have glass/shower curtain, making it a bit tricky to keep the water in the tub area. There is also a bidet available as well.
Overall, we had a terrific stay and would definitely look to stay here again on future visits to NYC!