Spacious brownstone (three full bedrooms, big, well equipped kitchen, study) with a great atmosphere. We very much felt at home. The Hamilton Heights area of Harlem has beautiful rows of brownstone houses. The area felt safe and seems to be changing: traditional Harlem shops and takeaways stand side by side with hipster cafes. Good selection of shops and restaurants (American, Italian, South American, Arabic) nearby. This is a quiet and stimulating alternative to more touristy places. 145th Street Station is a 5 min walk away. From there, the express "A" and "D" subway trains take you to downtown Manhattan in 15 minutes (Columbus Circle and Theatre District) to 20-25 minutes (Lower Manhattan). Mark is a great host. He gave us detailed information and was very responsive to our needs.