Dirk's apartment is a real treasure. I lived in Manhattan for many years so I can appreciate the quality of the space. Nowhere can you find a duplex on the Upper West Side with this much room, and all the included amenities, for this price. It handled my family of 5 easily . The garden space out back is a real plus. The place has everything you could possibly need. It's on a quiet block just steps from Central Park and the Museum of Natural History with easy access to the subway. Great restaurants abound in the area. The physical layout was quite nice and even though it was a garden-level apartment it was completely quiet at night; no street noise to speak of, and no noise from upstairs. The design is mid-century modern, with European flair, a pretty neat combination. The bottom part of the duplex was a perfect area for my 13 year-old to commandeer as it is set off from the main area by a cool metal staircase. There is a 1/2 bath on the lower level and a nicely sized full bath on the first floor. Appliances were all relatively new and in good working order.
I appreciatethe fact that the apartment is on a residential block of lovely brownstones; there is a real neighborhood feel to the UWS and its easy to slip into the day-to-day routines of the block. We live nearby on Long Island and spent three days here while some work was being done at our house. We will definitely be back on future occasions when we need a dose of Manhattan.
Dirk was very responsive to any inquiry I had about the space. I would rent from him again.