New York Apartment - 2 Bedroom Rental in Harlem (NY-15873)

Welcome to Harlem - one of the most culturally important neighborhoods in New York City! This rapidly-growing neighborhood features historic architecture and gorgeous parks - and is conveniently near the hub of museums on the Upper East Side! This colorful two bedroom Harlem apartment for rent is located on Lenox Avenue & West 127th Street.

The furnished vacation rental apartment sits on the 3rd and top floor (considered 2nd in Europe) of a classic NYC prewar walk-up townhouse. A buzzer/intercom system assures comfort and privacy.

In the living room, dark grey walls present a calm tone. Here, a three-piece sofa set surrounds a mounted flat-screen television with DVD player, accommodating guest seating and indoor entertainment. Three large windows allow some natural illumination and fresh air into the space. For meal space, an elegant glass dining table with four chairs sits under a dangling chandelier. Hardwood floors and various accessories are incorporated.

The separate kitchen has tiled floors and dark wood cabinets. Most necessary cooking appliances are supplied, including a stainless steel fridge and a gas stove. The elegant bathroom includes a shower/tub and fresh towels.

Bedroom 1 is slightly larger than Bedroom 2. Bedroom 1 presents lavender walls, a queen-sized bed and two stained glass windows. Bedroom 2 offers a queen-sized bed and one window. Dresser drawers and closet space accommodate item storage. A small cable television with DVD player is also available in this room.

Please note that there be some noise heard when in the bedroom from the commercial air conditioning unit situated at the back of the building.

Harlem, Manhattan is a historically important New York community known for its old buildings, gorgeous parks, southern-style restaurants, and popular cultural institutions. Listed below are some suggestions of what to do in the neighborhood surrounding this two bedroom accommodation.

• Red Rooster: Popular restaurant serving southern-style comfort food with a new American twist. Located at 310 Lenox Avenue. Accessible via foot.
• Abyssinian Baptist Church: This Gothic-style church was the first established African- American Baptist Church in New York State. Located at 132 Odell Clark Place. Accessible via foot.
• The Hispanic Society of America Museum and Library: Museum focusing on Spanish and Hispanic art. Located at 613 West 155th Street. Accessible via train.

Fort public transportation around Manhattan, this vacation rental has one very close option with express trains and another which is further, providing both local and express trains:

1.  125 Street / Lenox Avenue: Offering the 2, 3 trains. Less than 2 blocks away! (about 150m).
2.  125 Street / Saint Nicholas Avenue: Offering the A, B, C, D trains. 0.5mi/800m.