New York Accommodation - Studio in Harlem (NY-12976)

Great small apartment in a quiet street of Harlem. Subway is within walking distance and takes you to Times Square for instance in only 10 minutes with express line. Comfortable bed, summary but adequate kitchen, clean and comfortable bathroom, towels available, etc. Apartment is on the 2nd floor of a townhouse, staircase is to be shared with the nice and discreet landlady. A small private garden to be shared with the other occupants is located in front of the house (it must be the perfect place to eat or rest a bit during summer).

The apartment is very well located, close to subway lines and in a quiet and pleasant area. The landlady is very nice and available, she welcomed us very well. We recommend this place.

Very good value for money.
The landlady is very nice and welcoming.

The landlady is charming, friendly and welcoming. The apartment is delightful as it is located in a brownstone. However, we could not get tepid water from the shower head, the blind above the bed was broken so sunlight came in directly on our head in the morning, we could not ventilate the bedroom, and air conditioning and fridge made a hell of a noise...

Strong points: the host is kind and available, good price compared to location.

To be improved: obsolete equipment (for instance: broken toaster, missing crockery, stove does not work well (heating is really not very powerful), very noisy fridge). The air conditioning unit should be moved in the "living room" because it is impossible to sleep with this (noisy) machine a few centimeters from the headboard. Living room is not comfortable enough; wicker chairs could be replaced by club chair = it would be much more comfortable! No television.

The apartment is in good condition. The furniture is a little dated, but alright. The bed is quite small and makes a sound with every movement. The size of the apartment is sufficient for two people.

The owners welcomed us very warmly. They were available, especially regarding our late arrival around 11.30 pm.

Strong points:
- authentic neighborhood
- kind landlady (she offered us some muffins when we arrived)
- close to 1, 2 and 5 subway lines
- spacious accommodation

To be improved:
- Fridge was really loud (we switched it off to sleep at night)
- Gutter just in front of the bedroom was leaking loudly
- Cat's pee smell in the house
- General cleanliness
- Not much space around the bed

This apartment is not very modern but it is functional (you will find everything you need to cook, towels as well as clean and comfortable sheets). It is particularly close to the subway and a 10-minute walk from northern Central Park. Quietness is appreciated. The landlady is very welcoming and thoughtful with tenants, and always available.

Shower curtains new
Shower head falling out
Fridge really loud
New pans

We really liked the apartment... very cozy. The landlady is very friendly, the location is perfect. We will definitely stay here again if we come back.

This apartment was beautiful and clean. It located in nice neighborhood. There was short distance to subway station and lots of delis and restaurants nearby. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

The apartment was on the third floor of an old building, very eccentric ... it had a small kitchenette with 2 hot plates and a microwave, a fairly large bathroom with a tub and a skylight :-), a bedroom with a bed and then a kind of small drawing room with a wardrobe and a dresser. In my opinion, it was a little old although it proved to be more than sufficient. It only was a little uncomfortable to be on the third floor but everything was very clean. There is air conditioning and high-speed wifi, however there is no TV.The neighborhood was very good even if it was in Harlem, there was a police station 1 block away and a very easy access to downtown Manhattan by subway, there were also buses and two supermarkets nearby .... so in my opinion we had everything we needed, and I think it was a good value-for-money. Cynthia is also very friendly and attentive, always making sure you have everything you need

The fridge of the kitchen (which is an extension of the bedroom) was extremely noisy. I told the landlady about it on the day before our departure as I did not see her before: her answer was "yes, I know". Otherwise, the apartment and the area were quiet.
Both windows were dirty and taped up. We did not try to open them. The overall apartment was kind of worn out (the pipe under the sink was kind of moldy and rusty, the walls were not very clean, as were the windows?).
It often smelled bad in the stairwell (an undefinable smell). We were renting the top floor apartment and were sometimes forced to hold our nose.
We like pets, fortunately because, unless I am mistaken, the cat and the dog (which we hardly saw) were not mentionned in the description. Some people are allergic. As for us, we were not bothered, it was quite the opposite.
Some items of the crockery were not in a good shape.
The positive point: the landlady spared us the deposit (whereas we did not asked her about it) and agreed by email to let us pay in euros (so that we did not have to change our money).
The doors did not lock properly. It seems like all the locks of the house and the bedroom (very basic locks) have been forced or were badly installed. These were only symbolic locks, which was not reassuring.
Blackout curtains were not very efficient (it was actually net curtains).
Consequently, we woke up very early. Especially as the bed is directly in front of/under the window.
The apartment pictures show an elegant interior. We thought it has just been renovated. When we arrived, the apartment looked dull and faded.
We were waiting for your questionnaire to tell you about all this. We were about to send you our feedback if you did not send it to us.
In short, it was very average. An update visit would be useful.

We had a very pleasant stay in this charming apartment! Thank you Cynthia and Haja.

This apartment is very well located. The subway station is a 5 minute walk and it takes you to Downtown Manhattan in about 15 minutes. You will find many shops and restaurants in the vicinity, and the neighborhood is nice.
In the evening, we enjoyed coming back to this well-equipped and comfortable apartment, after walking all day long!
The landlady is very nice and receptive, she did her best to make us have a nice stay. We will have very good memories of our trip.

Compared to the NYC market, this apartment has a very good value for money. The subway station is a 5 minute walk and it takes you to Downtown Manhattan in 10 minutes with the express train. The very nice and helpful landlady gave us a piece of paper on which she indicated the directions (with the exact streets) to reach some areas. The apartment is simply decorated but functional. Anyway, you don't come to New York City to stay home. Harlem is very safe. We took the subway after 11 pm and never had any issues. Maybe some noise at night because of the ambulance sirens, but anyhow, the closer you get to Downtown Manhattan, the louder it gets. The landlady is very accomodating as she kept our luggage in her apartment until we left for the airport, she even called a taxi which arrived 5 minutes later. Only positive comments for this apartment and its location.

The apartment was very nice except that we had to go through the landlady's house to access our apartment and leave our shoes at the door. Besides, her dog bayed during 2 nights when she was out. Otherwise, it was a nice stay. Very good value for money.

My boyfriend and I stayed in this apartment for a week. It is located in a very quiet area of Harlem, near the metro station. The apartment was very clean and it has the authentic structure of the Harlem's houses! We stayed in a room with bath and kitchen of the third floor. It was perfect because is big enough for two people. The owner was very kind to us and she was take care our stay was ideal. We would definitely stay there again.

Apartment, or should I say part of the 3rd floor of a house.
Lack of cleanliness - greasy kitchen cabinet
dust bunnies in the apartment
no TV
Take off your shoes in ground floor
Discreet owner ready to help

Excellent welcome from the helpful and considerate hostess.

The accommodation is very quiet and functional. The subway station is less than a 10-minute walk and with the express train, you're in the center of Manhattan in 15 minutes.

I had a good time at the apartment. It was close to the subway and food. It was also really clean. There were no problems at all. It was pretty quiet, we entered and came as we pleased.

The owner was a very nice lady and we were very happy to stay overall.

The cleaning wasn't great.

The apartment is perfect for a couple who wants to enjoy NY with the freedom an apartment gives while spending less than for a hotel; the neighborhood is quiet, the subway is 2 blocks away so you are in Midtown in 20 minutes.

Cynthia is very kind and very hospitable, the linens are soft and warm, the bathroom with tub is a real marvel.

A wonderfully well located accommodation in a very quiet neighborhood barely five minutes from the subway. The comfort is perfect to enjoy a very good value accommodation in NYC.

The hostess is very friendly and very discreet. In short, excellent experience that we will repeat in a heartbeat.

The owner of the apartment was always very nice and helpful. We could always ask questions about the apartment and the surrounded area. She even prepared a flyer about the things to do in her neighborhood and in order to introduce herself.

At first we thought we would have a separate entrance which turned out was not the case. However it was not bad at all because even though the owner lived on the second floor and our apartment was on the third floor, we did not intrude their privacy.

We had an AC which was nice because when we arrived it was a hot day. The furniture was in good condition. We had a fridge, a cooking area, a toaster and a coffee maker in the kitchen. The owner provided us with clean towels and clean sheets.

We could always ask for more towels if needed them since we stayed for a longer period of time. The bed was comfortable.

Overall, the apartment was quite clean. We really enjoyed our stay there and would always recommend friends who would like to visit the area to stay in this apartment.

Everything went smoothly. The hosts were extremely kind and accommodating. Admittedly, we only had a short stay so we have no suggestions for improvement whatsoever.

The accommodation is exactly as shown on the photos. We stayed there for one week and the accommodation met all our needs, it was very convenient to have a kitchen for the evening meal after a busy day sightseeing around NYC, and without having to go out for dinner (which you often have to do if you're staying at a hotel).

The service provided is complete and the apartment is fully equipped, and nothing was lacking. The only thing is you have to take your shoes off before you get in but you get used to it and after a day walking it is a relief to be barefoot.

The hosts are very kind and helpful for anything you need, but at the same time they're not intrusive and most of the time it's like being at home. The neighborhood is quiet and you can get about without any problem, there are two subway stations very close by (116th and 125th) and from there you can go anywhere in NYC.

Accommodation definitely to be recommended for a stay in NYC... it was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back!!! ENJOY NYC!!!!!

The hostess is charming and very discreet. Waited for us although we arrived later than planned. Welcome muffins in the fridge. This vacation rental has everything you need to have a pleasant stay. To go back to some of the comments, yes, the fridge is noisy, as are all fridges - except that when you're home, you don't sleep next to it, so obviously you hear it more here.

The wooden staircase creaks a little. But that's what makes the charm of this genuine dwelling. You really feel home here. The only downside, but it's only because we have to find one: it would be to have 2 beer- and 2 wine glasses instead of just one of each. But that really doesn't matter.

The neighborhood is great!! Lively but quiet. 15 min away from times square with the subway. Walking along 125th has you swing over into another dimension. America as you imagine it.

I'll definitely be very happy to go back to this vacation rental. Thanks again.

We stayed in the apartment for 10 days and loved everything about it! It is nicely located within walking distance from the A/B/C/D subway station which allows traveling downtown in a couple of minutes (taking A or D). However, we also enjoyed the direct neighborhood with a couple of famous jazz clubs and nice restaurants.

For Germans: the "bier international" is also very close, 2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd. They offer a range of german beer in case you miss it (including Hofbräu, Kölsch, Jever...). We also suggest renting bikes at MODsquad, 2119 Frederick Douglass Blvd, and to take the bike road to downtown Manhattan along the Hudson river. For shopping lovers: the GAP outlet store is on 125th street right across the corner.

We felt very welcome by the owners, especially Cynthia, and wish to express our sincere gratitude for making the stay a great memory!

Good value for the money for this vacation rental. small but nicely laid out and typical with exposed stones in the bedroom.

Friendly and helpful hosts but strict rules to live by (taking shoes off, making sure the barriers are well in place for the pets, making sure everything is in the fridge...) when you're on vacation and renting home stay accommodation, it can give you the feeling you're not at home.

Still very satisfied despite that.

It was good. She (the owner) was really nice and she gave us everything you need. The apartment was very neat and clean. It was a very quiet neighborhood.

I enjoyed my stay, so take the following in that context:

Internet: terrible in the rear room. Owner solved the problem by last day of my stay.

Great location, I used the subways a lot.

For me, none of the chairs were comfortable for lounging/reading. I'm a very microwave-oriented person, so that was a missing ingredient for me.

Building is old and attractive, except steep front steps are dangerous: we had sleet and I slid all the way down the steps to the sidewalk. Serious pain & bruises, fortunately no broken bones. I'd suggest traction strops on those steps.

Noise: the stairs are really loud, made me reluctant to go out late for fear of disturbing people. The owner's new dog was occasionally loud, annoying in middle of night (only once or twice).

Charming and very welcoming hosts. but the accommodation isn't very clean, the fridge makes one hell of a noise... there are no bedside lamps which prevents you from reading in bed. I won't recommend this vacation rental to friends despite its good location and the lady's kindness.

We thought the apartment had a lot of character and was very handy for the express subway to downtown Manhattan. The owners were helpful and obliging. Some more crockery and cutlery would be nice and the wireless signal was a bit unreliable.

Were happy with the vacation rental. Hostess is very friendly. Subway stations are nearby and when you use the express line, you're in Manhattan in a jiffy. We also never felt unsafe in the neighborhood.

There was a small discrepancy with NY Habitat regarding the price of the rental (there was a mistake when we worked out the contract, eventually two different prices were established). We could resolved that directly with the owner, she was very friendly and accommodating.

I was surprised by Harlem, the neighborhood is still authentic! The apartment met my expectations and the wifi connection was very useful.

The host is a wonderful lady, discreet but always available for any need.

The owner was very nice and caring, the house was lovely decorated and we felt at home from the beginning.

Nice welcome, comfortable accommodation in a pleasant area with very easy access to shops. The owners are at the same address and helpful and discreet. You need to take your shoes off to walk up to the apartment on the 2nd floor as the stairs are a bit noisy.

The accommodation was very satisfactory, nicely decorated, very clean, nothing to complain about. Very good value for the money. What's more, the owner is a delightful lady, very welcoming and concerned about our comfort. This is why I would recommend her to anyone who'd want to try renting an apartment in NYC.

Sincere thanks to Ms Cynthia for her friendliness and helpfulness... we stayed one week in this wonderful apartment and we really enjoyed it very much.

Final evaluation from 1 to 10: +20. Thank you wholeheartedly Manuela and Simona

Welcoming owners. Apartment in a poor cleanliness condition. Tub was clogged so all the dirt would back up, sofa was dirty and stained better not to sit on it to be able to get up again. Both apartment windows don't open so we suffocated and no way to air (and believe me it was necessary because of mold smell).

The neighborhood is lively during the day but we'd better no linger in the evening. It is a shame to rent an apartment in these conditions!!!

+ Nice stay in this apartment. Very friendly owner. Very well equipped (kitchen even had coffee, sugar, spices, dish soap etc. there was already everything). Muffins for our arrival. All great.

- Bedlinens didn't smell nice and were not really clean.

the landlady was exceptional and helpful, the accommodation in good condition, maybe the linens and towels could be replaced (they are a bit worn) the location is good, I recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from downtown bustle.

We were a little apprehensive about staying in Harlem, but at 1/3 the price of standard Manhattan hotels, we decided to give it a try. We ended up on a nice street, staying in a beautifully restored brownstone's little studio apartment on the third floor. It was clean, charming, and surprisingly quiet.

The subway station is a couple of blocks away, and you have everything you need in close proximity. We always felt safe walking to and from the apartment, regardless of the time (6am, midnight, 3am), and the neighborhood has a lot of character. Thank you Cynthia and Haja, for making our first NY Habitat rental and Harlem stay a pleasant one.

We will be back.

The apartment we rented was just top value for the price. There was everything you need. The owners were very nice, helpful and discreet. The apartment is a bit off center but you can still reach the heart of Manhattan very quickly with the subway.

All in all our stay there was really worthwhile.

Good place for a stay in New York. It is quiet, very well located on several subway lines and all the shops you could need can be found nearby. The owner is very kind and we had a pleasant stay. We still would like to mention that the equipment is not necessarily ideal as it may be a bit outdated.

We were overall very happy with the accommodation. The owner gave us good tips, was extremely friendly and made herself available when we needed help. This was certainly more than can be expected when you rent a vacation rental. The whole house and the apartment itself have a very special style, I call it museum (I mean this in a positive way), in any case something special.

At night it was absolutely quiet except for the fridge (at any rate a big plus for NY) and it was also good value for money. We would definitely book this apartment again and recommend it if you are looking for something in this price range.

Great welcome

the stay was really nice

Pros: the owner and her availability, the accommodation overall, apartment location, the price for value, the air conditioning.

Cons: the lack of darkness (no shutters) and sometimes the noise (AC, fridge)

very good, delightful owners, ideal location, can't be faulted

The owner of the vacation rental is very kind and hospitable I'd certainly recommend her!!!

To spend a few days as I did (6 days) it is ideal. As regards value, it is a good deal. This vacation rental is fine especially for young couples without children. The owner is very kind and hospitable. The Wifi connection is great.

Two downsides in my opinion: you have to climb up a long wooden staircase to the second floor, a bit noisy! The bed is too short (my feet stuck out...)

A great place clean spaceous and a great landlord. was very close to central park but neighbourhood was a little scary at night.

Welcome: Very kind owner who welcomed us with homemade muffins. Brilliant!

Location: We were a little concerned about the apartment's location, but we don't regret our choice at all! This apartment is ideal for a good compromise between value for money (much cheaper than south of Central Park) and location (very well served by 6 subway lines, including 3 express lines (A, D and 2) which take us to the heart of Manhattan in just 20 minutes !!!!). We'd also like to reassure all potential future tenants: Harlem isn't dangerous at all! We were never afraid, even when we came home after midnight.

Cleanliness: only average, because of a few hairs in the bathroom.

Condition and comfort: everything we needed was there (even an English-French dictionary, which we took with us during the day). Nothing to say.

Building: very good. Nice little typical Harlem house.

Quiet/noise: no noise (apart from the little birds in the morning: very pleasant) as the apartment is located on the courtyard side.

Other: we missed having shutters or blackout curtains to prevent the light from entering the apartment early in the morning. For those who are bothered by light: keep your night masks, courtesy of the airlines ;-)

Overall, we highly recommend this apartment.
Nice experience.

The vacation rental is well located, 5 minutes away from a subway station which makes it easily accessible and quiet. The setting is that of a real Brownstone.

Owner welcomed us nicely and let us totally free to come and go as we pleased. We had a great stay.

Beautiful, typical Harlem house with beautifully decorated interior.
Ideal location for the subway and Manhattan's main lines.
Warm and very pleasant welcome.
Negative point of the apartment: the bathroom has average sanitary facilities... (we had an overflowing toilet and had some difficulty with the flushing afterwards...)

Welcome was nice and the accommodation pleasant.

The accommodation owner is nice but that's all. But it's total freedom. Need to check out on the Saturday round 11am for the cleaning.

The location is very good in a quiet and hassle free neighborhood, near 125th street - a lively shopping street with subway (take train A) It is easy and fast to reach the southern end of the city.

This apartment is ideal for travelers with a limited budget who value convenience over extra comfort. It is well heated. The owners are gracious and discreet. We had a very nice stay there.

We thought this apartment was really very nice.
Extremely clean (with a lovely cinnamon scent all over the apartment), quiet and warm. The owner is very welcoming and delightful. She made sure everything was there for Europeans with plug adaptors.

The only flaw in this apartment is the quality of the bedding. If your clients had back problems, don't hesitate to let them know that the bedding may not suit them.

Careful too, the accommodation is separate but not autonomous, you go through the owner's place to access the studio.

We are satisfied with our stay in the Harlem apartment. Everything met our expectations.
Nevertheless, we must tell that we have had problem with the toilets and it might happen again, due to the state of the plumbing.

Still the landlady is very friendly and helpful, which was also an incentive. We are also satisfied with New York Habitat's services.

Using this site New York Habitat, was an amazing experience. I am really glad I went through this site. It was sooo much cheaper than any other alternative of staying in a hotel or motel, and had a homier feel, than just a generic hotel room where they all look the same. The site was super easy to use, the representatives on the other side of the phone were outrageously helpful with answering any questions whether it be about the room or even where it was you were planning on traveling too. (Shout out thank you to Herve Frenoy!)

The customer service with this site was top notch, couldn't have asked for better. With reserving the room, it was very easy, and easy to understand what the payments were for and what everything cost.

The room itself that I and a friend booked was on the edge of Harlem in NYC. The room was exactly as described in the pictures. No complaints. It was an old building, an old room, but it was nice, and worthy of the amazingly cheap price we paid to stay there for 10 nights.

The property owners were very welcoming, treated us like family, very nice people. Easy to get a hold of if we needed anything or had any questions and tending to any issues should any occur.

I am very happy with going through this New York Habitat site, as well am outrageously happy with the room we had rented out. I would definitely recommend this site to anyone wanting to visit NYC for a cheaper, not-so-far-from-home-feeling room to rent. The site and apartment exceeded my expectations by far. Thank you New York Habitat for all of your help as well as the owner for the amazing room and stay. THANK YOU!

With care, one very satisfied customer

The flat we stayed in was just as it was described in the website, therefor consistent with our expectations.

Small but clean, air conditioning ok, kitchen, restroom, linen, everything was fine. That part of Harlem is ok, we didn't have any problem whatsoever. The landlady was discrete and kind, she even let us use the flat the last day for a shower in the afternoon before our leaving, she called a taxi for us. Everything was just fine.

We are fully satisfied with New York Habitat service and with the apartment itself.

We had a nice holiday in this [Morningside Heights] apartment. It was quite old but clean and well equipped. [...] the neighbourhood was nice and quiet.