Live like a Harlemite! Kevin’s garden-level unit on a quiet brownstone in the heart of Harlem was perfect. The unit is super spacious, clean, has tall ceilings and the decor is lovely. It’s my first time NOT staying in a hotel when I visited NYC and I’ll never go back. I would love to stay at Kevin’s place again.
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Cleanliness:
It’s just as pictured and super clean. I’m super sensitive to smells, and I could only smell “clean” in the unit, which was awesome. We had everything we needed.
Safety:
I felt very safe, even walking to/from the train a few blocks away late at night. There are three locked doors and bars on the window. However, it’s NYC, so you always want to be aware of your surroundings.
Responsiveness:
The building caretaker greeted us with a smile and was very welcoming. Kevin responded to any question/request within 10 minutes and was super helpful and appreciative.
Location:
A short five minute walk to the 2 or 3 trains to go downtown or uptown and a 10 minute walk to the A train and others, Kevin’s place is perfectly positioned if you don’t want to do a ton of walking. For example, we left our place at 7:30 to take a train to a Broadway show at 8:00, and made it just in time. Everything is pretty close. If you want to stay nearby, there are many wonderful restaurants and shops in the neighborhood and the people are awesome. Don’t miss out on a trip to the world-famous Apollo, just down the block.
Amenities:
Kevin’s unit had everything we needed to cook breakfast everyday to save some money eating out. A good selection of pots, pans, and a full-size stove. The dishes were really nice, and he even had oil, salt & pepper, coffee and tea in the cabinet which was a nice touch. The bathroom was spacious and the shower had good heat and water pressure.
Sleeping:
The main bed in the lower level was very comfortable and quiet. My friend slept in the upstairs pull-out sofa and slept well. You could easily fit two people in the main bedroom if you share the bed.
Technology:
The free wi-fi was great as my phone didn’t get great reception there. There was a nice sized TV in the bedroom with Roku apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc.