We chose Thiago's place because we were Columbia graduates nearly a decade ago, and while it's a bit of a walk, it was a great location to visit the campus and the neighborhood we used to spend so much time in. It was a surprise how much more west Harlem has been gentrified since we were last here, but technically that's a bonus for anyone visiting, the restaurants in the immediate area are all fantastic. Amenities are basic but good, it was a pretty classic NYC apartment experience, had no issues during our stay, and it was easily accessible to visit anywhere you might want to go in Manhattan.