Spanish Harlem is as described--- a few parks, a few projects, and a very vibrant arts community.
Kristy was very accommodating and went to great lengths to make my cousin and I feel very welcome at the HART house. When we met up with her on the evening of our arrival she was happy answer all of our questions about the neighborhood, her experiences living in Spanish Harlem, and helped us locate the best food places around--- the best pizza, the best Mexican, the best Chinese, etc. Ask for the best pizza in Manhattan and she'll let you in on a local secret. She posts events and other items of interest on the community blackboard which is a big help for those looking to get the full New York experience.