New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Harlem (NY-15570)

This 1 Bedroom/1 Bath furnished apartment is located in the heart of historical Harlem NYC. This apartment with southern and western exposure is located on the 5th floor of a 5 story walk up building near 118th Street and 8th Avenue. The building has a security system at the entrance.

Many people gravitate to Harlem to experience its musical influence and learn about its fascinating history of great jazz and blues music. If you're into the music scene Harlem is definitely the place to be and this apartment will suit your style. The focal point of your living room is a large piano, where you can practice to your heart's content or just entertain friends trying. The cozy living room with plush couch, wooden bookcase and coffee tables makes it a perfect spot to relax and listen to music. The couch opens to a double sofa bed for extra sleeping arrangements. Two windows at the end of the living room brighten the living space and there is an air conditioner for the summer months.

At the opposite end of the room is the entrance to the kitchen area. Your kitchen is fully equipped with cookware and tableware and has a refrigerator, 4-burner gas stove, oven and cabinet space for storing groceries. Just past the kitchen in the hallway adjacent to the bedroom is the gray tiled bathroom. The bathroom has both tub and shower as well as a sink with cabinets for storing toiletries below, a mirrored medicine cabinet and a toilet. The bedroom has a double size bed, a window for fresh air, a dresser and both a closet and hanging rack for storing your clothes.

You'll be right in the heart of New York's historical Harlem neighborhood when you rent this apartment. This area is just bursting with nightlife and entertainment possibilities. The Apollo Theater, location of the famous talent scouting and always entertaining Amateur Night at the Apollo is right on 125th Street. You'll find great food, drinks and entertainment at the iconic Lenox Lounge (just off 125th Street and Lenox Avenue), one of the few original art décor structures left in New York City which you may recognize from the multitude of music videos by Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, and Justin Timberlake to name a few, as well as several movies filmed at this location.

Every trip to Harlem requires a visit to Sylvia's Restaurant. Known in the area for over 50 years, Sylvia certainly lives up to the reputation of the "Queen of Soul Food". Hip new restaurants are popping up all over this vibrant area, many of which you'll find as you stroll along Lenox Avenue. Try the Red Rooster for your fix of American comfort food, then head downstairs after to discover Ginny's Supperclub, an intimate lounge reminiscent of the Speakeasies of the roaring 1920's. Settipani is another gem of this area, where you'll find fine Italian dishes and a great wine list to match. Corner Social is where neighbors and tourists alike unwind and enjoy neo-Soul American food, featuring organic menu items, a sidewalk café and late-night dining. Chez Lucienne is another neighborhood favorite for French food, with fabulous pre-fixe and brunch menus.

For shopping the main thoroughfare of 125th Street is the place to hit, you'll find small local shops in addition to well known retailers and large department stores like Marshall's for everything you could need for yourself or your apartment.

This area is conveniently accessed by the 2/3 express subway lines that will take you to Midtown is just a few stops. You also have the option of the B/C lines on 116th Street & 8th Avenue.