New York Accommodation - Studio in Harlem (NY-15028)

We spent a very pleasant week in this studio apartment which is very well laid out and functional (very well heated in winter). It is located in a quiet area but right in the heart of Harlem, a 5 minute-walk from the red and green subway lines and steps from all the stores. Times Square is 15 minutes away maximum. We highly recommend this studio which has an excellent value for money and we will gladly be back for our next trip. Kevin and his wife welcomed us very nicely and they are at your disposal for any advice and information during your stay if needed.

We had great time here at Kevin's. He is a very polite, discreet and helpful host, with lots of tips. The building has lots of character, very typical on three floors, on a quiet corner just close to a park. The neighbour is amazing...we loved Harlem! Lots of music, colors, interesting people on the street. Whole Foods just 5 minutes walking. The room is simple, spacious, functional, tidy. The bed is very comfortable, good mattress and pillows. We had everything organized for a coffee, a tea, small breakfast. A fridge is included as well. The metro is just 5 minutes walking and takes you directly downtow, all in all maybe 20 minutes. Central Park is at the horizon....some 15-20 minutes walking. I would come back right away!

Very well-located next to subway and buses, very quiet area and very pleasant owner.
However, the cleanliness of the apartment is average, the shower didn't work (shower head was broken) so for instance we had to wash our hair in the bathtub with a cup... same for the sink tap which is broken but works anyway.

We really enjoyed staying in this nice and old typical house. Very spacious, simple and basic bedroom but very comfortable. We also appreciated the large and really comfy bed after walking all day in NYC...
Very quiet bedroom.
No coffee maker when we arrived. Following our request, Kevin the owner provided us with it as well as with cups.
Very happy with our stay here.

The room, simple but pleasant, well-lighted and clean was perfectly comfortable. The area was quiet with pleasant sounds of birdsong, especially mourning doves. The owner of the building was very helpful and accommodating. The home is well located for subway service, the 2 and 3 trains being very near, the 4 and 5 trains quite near, and the A train very easy to walk to. The street life is lively and interesting. And there is a market with a great variety of food and drink one half block away. I can recommend the room without reservation.

The best of all was the host, who made us feel at home.
He helped us in everything we asked him for, with no problems at all, despite the
difficulties in understanding each other because of the language. It is a good
place to stay. I recommend it.

As a young couple traveling on a budget this was a great choice. The apartment has everything you could need and especially the privacy of having an own bathroom was very nice. The building is old which gives it a lot of charm but also means not everything is straight or in perfect condition. The owner was very friendly and had good tips of what to do and see in the city.

The location is a bit far up in Manhattan. We were conscious of this but the subway ride was still a bit of a disappointment. It took half an hour till we were near the first sightseeing spots. The neighbourhood is colourful with a lot of people out on the streets at all times. There is a very nice supermarket around the corner and lots of easy restaurants to eat at. Once when walking home at night after we were out late at a party a patrol car stopped us to warn about the neighbourhood, but we never felt unsafe as we were always together.

Excellent bedding. The cupboard of the bedroom was filled with heaters, hangers and air mattress, so our clothes stayed in our luggages!! Fridge was good but if we had known that there was no kitchen, a kettle and 2 mugs would have been appreciated. In the bathroom, our products stayed on the furniture as the interior was not clean (there were a razor, a shower gel, etc, surely coming from previous guests!!). Sink, toilets and shower were suitable. Heater was covered in dust, drawer under the bed was unusable (not very clean). The building could have style if it was a bit maintained, it is a shame. Disabled people can't access the building. We are aware that the rental price is not high for New York City but still...

Landlady was very welcoming. Apartment matches website pictures and has comfortable bedding. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and between two major subway lines (15 minutes from Time Square). A good address to remember.

A decent and affordable place to stay for our visit to NYC. The condition of the apartment didn't quite match what was online, and I'm unsure that it had been cleaned prior to our arrival. Didn't really bother us though, as it was merely a place to put our heads.

This apartment is very pleasant, quiet and comfortable (the mattress is great, I slept like a log!!!). It is located next to two subway stations with multiple lines that take you downtown very easily. The owner is nice and helpful (as I left on the day of the marathon and that the cabs could not easily circulate, he escorted me a few blocks further and make sure that I find a cab, he even negotiated the fare for me). I will happily come back in this apartment.

Very positive experience: I enjoyed very much the comfortable apartment I rented for a week in New York City; as for the landlord, he was always nice, patient, and helpful.

The owner was great and helpful. The apartment is a good option and the price is fair. You must be clear that you are in Harlem. Neighborhood has a great atmosphere, sometimes it doesn't seem very safe, but we didn't have any problem. Subway and bus station are very close, distance is not really a problem. It's not so quiet, and sometimes neighbors could be very noisy at weekends. Overall I recommend this apartment.

The apartment is very well located, and easy to reach by subway and by bus. It would be useful to have more information about the purpuse of the deposit. Due to the short amount of time we had when we left to the airport, we didn't understand why did we have a discount in our deposit. I think the apartment is very good if you are going to move around Manhattan.

Apartment was fine, everything we expected. It was clean, the owner was hospitable and greeted us on arrival. The apartment was very secure and we felt safe once inside however should have done some further research about the area as we felt unsafe at times even though it was just a short walk to the subway.

Very pleasant studio apartment, well located in northern Central Park, next to subway stations and bus stands (but quite far from the central bus station). Quiet neighborhood, perfect for gospels on Sundays! Kevin, the owner, is very
accommodating: we arrived very early in the morning with a night bus and he allowed us to leave our luggage there while the studio was being prepared. He also offered us to take a shower.

The apartment was ideal for our short stay of 3 nights. There is no full kitchen available, but that was ok with us, plus, we were already made aware of that fact from the apartment description. Great value for the money, particularly in New York. Great location, and the subway takes you in 20 minutes to Midtown. Dealing with the very friendly landlord was a breeze. Very recommendable.

Great apartment, comfortable and has all the needed stuff. The location is good but could be a little scary at nights. Kevin was really nice and helpuf with all the needs.

The owner gave us a warm welcome and tips to help us know our way around : train, bus, shops...

Beautiful, spacious and quiet, the owner was very friendly and thoughtful. The bath tub could be improve since there is not enough water pressure

Me and my boyfriend spent 5 nights in this apartment. The owner Kevin was very kind with us, the apartment is really good and comfortable and also the neighborhood was quiet and there was no traffic outside. The subway is close and there's also a bus stop in front of the door! It takes 20-25 minutes to reach midtown so i will totally recommend this place.

The apartment matched the description and the photos on the website. The host was helpful and kind. I recommend it to all who want to save some money and avoid the loud center of Manhattan

Very positive. Excellent communication with the landlord, who received us very warmly. The apartment is very well connected to the city center by public transportation.

Our experience in this apartment was great, it met our needs perfectly for our stay in NYC. Some friends recommended it to us and they didn't make a mistake.

Regarding the host, we only have good things to say. He was very nice and hospitable with us. He gave us good tips and advice on the city. He was always very helpful. Should we ever go back to NY, we will try to rent his apartment again.

This was a bright, airy studio on the 4th floor of a beautiful brownstone in the heart of Harlem. The bathroom was also large and updated, and the bed was very comfortable. I didn't try streaming, but the wifi worked fine for email and internet searching. It would be nice to have an electric alarm clock and a bedside lamp, but overall this was a great place to stay that provided the feel of New York living with easy access to the subway. I would definitely come back to stay again.

All in NY was excellent. All in the appartment was ok. Thanks.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful city. [The host] was always nice and helpful he give us useful tips about area. The apartment is very close to the subway and shopping. In 10 minutes you are in Manhattan!

If we visited NYC for a second time, we would come back!!

PS : And the bed is VERY VERY good!

The flat was in excellent conditions, and exactly as described on the website. The owner was always nice and helpful. He's been always caring about us and willing to help.

If we visited NYC for a second time, we would definitely come back to this flat!

Very good value for money. Good location (30 minutes to times square), no noise, clean, spacious.

The host, Kevin, is very nice. Complete independence.

The owner was very kind all the time.

Positive things: cleanliness, quiet place, the owner was very kind all the time and showed permanent availability

Poor things: Continuous annoying noise from fire alarm devices, although the apartment was nice, the building had a lot of things to improve, the location could be better (but this is not a thing that can be changed).

The host was very friendly, hospitable and accommodating. Comfortable accommodation, very good bed.

Only negative points:
- the kitchen: I couldn't make meals. There was just a fridge and a microwave, no dishes. I was told from the start, but it wasn't convenient.
- wifi connection a bit slow

I enjoyed the neighborhood in the daytime, I was glad to explore this side of NYC. But as a woman on my own, I didn't feel very comfortable going for a walk in the evening.

Overall, I had a very nice stay and I'll choose New York Habitat again if I go back to New York.

The email and telephone communications with New York habitat were of quality. Your company offers a very good service and a very good follow-up. We get the name of a representative and we can contact them directly. This is very important today as we live in a very impersonal world. Unlike many companies, NY Habitat offers a highly personalized service.

I recommended NY Habitat to many friends. As regards the owners, they were very discreet. Very efficient, very friendly and available for us if we needed.

Strong points: this apartment location is ideal, with easy access to the subway and the bus is right in front of the building. welcome is pleasant, owner is available. the linen is clean, the room is large enough and equipped so you can settle

Downsides: no wifi (router too remote), the bedroom is cleaned superficially, which is insufficient. the big negative is the fact there are roaches in the bedroom despite our using insecticides extensively, very extensively even.

This vacation rental is a bit off centered but the connection to the center is very good with the subway. All the interesting places are easily accessible. The host was extremely friendly, helpful and flexible.

He gave us good tips on places to visit and things to do. It is fantastic value for the money since you get a very spacious room for a good price.

We're happy to recommend the room and would go back. Only one downside: the WLAN is a bit weak on the top floor.

I was very comfortable. The host was very nice and helpful. The value for the money was fine for me. It had Bohemian charm. The only thing is it smelled of urine a bit on the 3rd floor.

Otherwise very nice.

Overall, the accommodation, in a perfect location with subway and bus stops a 5-minute walk away, was quiet and comfortable (facing an inner courtyard, not the street), the sheets and towels were clean and smelled nice.

We used the accommodation for sleeping only, it's not equipped for eating in it, there's a fridge and a small microwave oven to heat up food. But then where would you eat?

The cleaning of the accommodation was below average, we did it ourselves. Host was nice, kind and helpful. To be noted, even if it didn't particularly bother us, the heating in the bedroom and in the bathroom are VERY, VERY NOISY.

The owners were very hospitable and friendly. They kept in contact with me from the time of the reservation until I arrived. The studio was very clean and well kept. The building was surprisingly quiet.

The owners are nice, smiling, open and kind. When we came across them, they made sure everything was fine on our side. the owner was at the apartment when we arrived to give us the keys. The owner gave us a hand to take our stuff upstairs as we were loaded and there's no elevator, which we appreciated.

In our opinion, the apartment equipments, furniture and decoration need a bit of a revamp. The apartment is basic and doesn't necessarily meet all the guests' expectations.

I hope my comments will help you improve the guests' stay and rent it more.

The owner is really very nice. The neighborhood was a bit far, but it's Harlem and it's really beautiful.

The host was very helpful and courteous. Besides, it was really very quiet. We rarely heard the neighbors and didn't hear anything from the street or from outside.

Also, the location is great, you're less than 5 minutes away from the subway and about 20 minutes from Midtown.

All in all, we were very happy with the accommodation and with the host.

The owner is really polite and always willing to help. The flat was fine and we were very happy about the choice. The only problem was the area. In general Harlem is fine, but the few blocks around the building and the subway, were a bit different. During night we always preferred to take a cab.

Very kind host who also gave us some tourist tips. The accommodation is within easy reach of 2 subway stations as well as bus lines.

Everything was great. We met the owner and he was very helpful. He even provided us a map of the area and gave us recommendations about where we should visit. This was a great value and would recommend it to others!

Positives: fairly quiet, well served by public transport, subway and bus alike. Lovely neighborhood and not dangerous at all. The studio is spacious.

Negatives: leaks in the washroom on rainy days. No elevator. The hot water in the shower was slow to come out and there isn't much water.

This vacation rental is very good by New York standards, with the average American standard of cleanliness, which leaves quite a bit to be desired, and not excessively expensive for what I've seen in Manhattan. But even so, it is very expensive (to be in New York), and with no elevator and no kitchen, it's quite limited.

However, the location is good, you escape from all the hustle and bustle of the city center, the subway is very close by and the neighborhood is worthwhile. We were very well looked after, we had very fast and friendly responses to all our needs. It was also very nice to deal with the people in the neighborhood, much nicer than in the center of Manhattan.

I recommend it to anyone who has no problem walking up 3 floors with their luggage and who doesn't prefer the stress and the crowds typical of NY.

It was a very great choice to live in this apartment in New York. The owner is very helpful and nice, he want's to make everything very easy for you. We could even use his phone to make a call to a relative in the States when we arrived.

In about 25 minutes you can reach the Times Square, so this apartment is a good starting point for exploring New York City!

Everything was great there, so we will maybe come back if we go to New York again.

Very friendly, helpful and easy going owner. Gave useful tips about area.

Good location. Organic supermarket around the corner, great for cheap and fresh sandwiches. Applebees on corner, great for people watching.

Stayed twice in two weeks and would highly recommend this accomodation. Building could use some maintenance.

We were happy with our stay in this well located apartment (a 5-minute walk to the subway station).

This apartment is ideal for those who just need a place to rest and have a good shower at the end of the day (although it is difficult to regulate the water temperature).

Very friendly, helpful and easy going owner. Gave good tips about transportation and shopping in the area.

We stayed twice in two weeks in the studio and can highly recommend it.

Loved the location. Organic store with great Sandwiches around the corner. Applebees is very conveniënt for late night dinners and the perfect place to watch the colorful local crowd.

Bus to metropolitan museum right in front of The studio and subway just 1 block away. Building could use some maintenance.

We were delighted with our stay in this little studio apartment, the bedroom and the bathroom are fully adequate, however there is no kitchen (plan some flatware if you want to cook...). The host is charming and always available for any question.

The apartment is very well located between the 2 big subway lines that take you downtown in 20 to 25 min. The place overall is a bit noisy but still quiet for New York! An excellent stay!

The flat is quiet and very well located, close to 2 subway stops, small supermarket and all the facilities at the corner. The landlord was very nice and helpfull. I had a great stay!

Good value for money. Owner efficient, contact easy. Downtown only 15 minutes away with subway, typical neighborhood. Building rather old but sufficient to go back to and sleep, large bathroom, very clean towels.

Re- downsides: shower temperature difficult to adjust and excessive heating in the apartment and the building. An obvious solution for when we go back to visit New York again.

Good value. Pleasant, helpful owner.

Good value for money. Pleasant and helpful landlord. Quiet because of its location at the back of the building. Good location because it was within easy walking distance from my work (at CCNY). Rapid connection via 2 and 3 subway to 42nd and 34th Streets. Could do with coffee-making facilties and less rickety fridge-microwave combination.