Susan's home is very close to the 1 train station. Just a brief walk up a slight hill, and you find yourself standing in front of sparkling glass doors...enter, and you are instantly transported back through time, to an era of elegance in design and architecture!
Admire the marble columned and gold gilted lobby, and glide up to the apartment via an elevator...no lugging heavy suitcases upstairs here!

Susan's apartment is spacious, a wonderful example of a pre-war structure, with soaring ceilings and large comfortable rooms. Her space is unusual too, in the fact that it has two bathrooms, rather than the one bathroom, typical of the time. The shower is wonderful too, featuring a invigorating waterfall shower head.

Susan's heritage is just as interesting, and I f I ubd her to be an engaging conversationalist. She mentioned that her grandmother was a anthropologist, and a close friend to famed, Margaret Mead. Talking to Susan added to the wonderful time I spent in Washington Heights, and her eclectic personality is reflected throughout her Victorian-esque home.

You will feel safe and secure in Susan's apartment, and will sleep well in the comfy queen-sized bed. While the outside sounds were not loud enough to bother me, Susan has a great machine which has soft sounds of nature you can play to help you go to sleep.
If you are a reader, there is an extensive library in your bedroom, which runs the gammit of interesting subjects to choose from.

Another thing I appreciated about the area was its proximity to the 1 train. Just a minute walk from Susan's, and quickly I was whisked away towards the upper east side, where I attended a fantasticly memorable tour at the MET.

On the way to the train, I was able to grab a perfect cup of coffee. Across the street is a gourmet market, where you can get lost in tall aisles of food items from around the world. There is a delicious assortment of cheeses and meats to make a great late night sandwich.

I wish I could have stayed another day, but alas, I had to get back home due to a previous commitment and, even though I tried, I could not change.

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Susan. You made my trip such a memorable event!