New York Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast - Hosted 1 Bedroom in Harlem (NY-14035)

This bed and breakfast in Harlem, New York features a total of seven bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located on 123rd Street & Frederick Douglas Blvd, it sits on the 3rd and 4th floors (considered 2nd and 3rd in Europe) of a four-story prewar walk-up brownstone building. For privacy purposes and convenient guest entry, an intercom/camera security system is in place.

This fully-furnished room for rent offers a charming and comfortable living space with an eclectic mix of modern and classic accessories. To the left of one full-sized bed, and maintained from the prewar era, is an old-time decorative fireplace. In a nearby corner, a small modern white desk with one chair accommodates workspace. Highlights of this room include a cable television with DVD player for late-night entertainment and shelf space for item storage.

The kitchen and bathroom are shared with other B&B residents. In the tiled and separate kitchen, a skylight illuminates the white room. Cooking amenities here provide the opportunity to prepare basic meals at home – a rare occurrence in NYC! The bathroom includes a large window for convenient ventilation and a full tub/shower.

There will be three other bedrooms on this floor. Wireless Internet access is available. The bedroom window faces south and overlooks the street below.

Please Note: Two friendly cats are on the premises.

Harlem is a diverse and lively community of Manhattan. It is known for its historic architecture and cultural institutions. Listed below are just a few suggestions of where to go during your stay;

• West 125th Street: This main street of Harlem features many famous and must-see attractions. Some of these include the Apollo Theater (famous for its “amateur night”, springing to fame then-unknown artists such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown) and The Studio Museum of Harlem (focusing on artwork by African, African-American, and Caribbean artists.)
• Strivers’Row: This stretch of land includes Georgian and neo-Italian style homes from the 1890s. Look out for the gatepost that reads “Private Road. Walk Your Horse.” Located at W. 138th and W. 139th Streets, between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds.
• Marcus Garvey Park: This gorgeous landscape features a 47-foot cast-iron watchtower built in 1865. In August, it presents the annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.

For public transportation around Manhattan and into other New York City boroughs:

• 125th Street and Lenox Avenue: Offering the 2 and 3 trains. 0.4mi/600m.
• 125th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue: Offering the A, B, C, and D trains. 0.3mi/400m.