New York Room For Rent - 2 Bedroom apartment for a roommate in Harlem (NY-15063)

This Suite can be rented:

a) as two single Studios, each with a private bathroom and small in-room kitchen or

b) as a Unit/Suite of both Studios to a single party, by the night (minimum number of nights depends on the season), or week, as Bed & Breakfast Units. Alternatively it can be rented for a minimum of one of month as a Roommate / Share rental, where the two Studios described must be rented together as One Unit to a single party.

This fully furnished suite contains two separate efficiency studios (one bedroom, one bathroom units with limited kitchen appliances). These fully furnished bed and breakfast accommodations are located in uptown Manhattan, in historic West Harlem, New York. The rooms are on the GROUND LEVEL (entrance under the stoop) of a walk-up 4-story fully renovated brownstone townhouse dating from the turn of the century, found on a tree-lined brownstone block. There is a buzzer/intercom system for guest entry.

The first bed and breakfast efficiency studio available is the Garden Studio (Bedroom 1 in photos and floorplan), lined with wood floors and featuring exclusive access to a backyard garden seating area. The room is fully furnished with a double size bed and a large twin size convertible sofa bed and has a private 'ensuite' bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub and a shower. There is a small refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker for preparing simple meals.

The other efficiency studio that is available, the South Studio, is at the front of the building (Bedroom 2), and features two windows with southern exposure, flooding the room with natural sunlight. The room has wood floors amd is charmingly furnished with a double size bed and a small dining area. There is a single size folding bed in the closet to accommodate an additional guest. You have a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker for preparing simple meals. The private bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom, in the corridor, and locks with a key for privacy.

For larger groups or for stays over one month, both units can be rented together as the Ground Floor Suite.

In addition to the appliances within the efficiency studios, the two units share a hallway pantry with supplies.

Wireless Internet access is available throughout, and air-conditioning units cool the rooms in the summer for an additional fee.

Up-to-date information about neighborhood attractions can be provided to guests by the owner upon arrival.

These furnished bed & breakfast accommodations are found in West Harlem, a part of Upper New York City, an area rich in music, art and theatre venues, unique restaurants and parks. Within 2-10 blocks, there are 6 music venues providing weekly live performances in intimate, informal settings. More formal options are also available, such as Music Mondays at the Dwyer Cultural Center. The Apollo Theatre, where many famous artists play on their way up, is just over 7 blocks away, and a short bus ride on the B60 bus will deliver you to the nearby Columbia University's Miller Theatre. The Studio Museum on 125th Street provides art, as do many local art galleries. Enjoy a variety of dining options, 2 - 10 blocks from the townhouse, in small, welcoming surroundings. They range from soul food to international cuisines, from Ethiopian to French to Thai; many of these spots offer delivery options for your convenience.

Saint Nicholas Park (2 blocks away) has plenty of green space for relaxing, and Marcus Garvey Park or Morningside Park are an easy 12-block walk south. You can also bike in the famous Central Park North, only 3 subway stops away. City College is a little over 3 blocks west, and Columbia University is also within walking distance or a short bus ride/1 subway stop away.

The nearest subway stations are just 2-3 blocks from the townhouse. The 2 & 3 trains stop on West 135th Street at Lenox Avenue, the B/C local trains (as well as the A/D trains on the weekends) stop are West 135th Street at St. Nicholas Avenue. 6 bus lines, one of them express, stop 2-5 blocks from the townhouse. These multiple options make commuting around New York City east and fun!