Antique Brownstone Studio

Room in New York, United States

  1. 1 bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Rated 4.83 out of 5 stars.117 reviews
Hosted by Marlyn
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Morningside Heights, near the subway

About a 5-min walk to the subway at 125th St, with express trains to Times Square in just two stops

An 1895 brownstone with original detail

Over 350 sq ft with original carved oak woodwork, hardwood parquet floors, and extra high ceilings

A location guests keep coming back for

Guests consistently praise the location and easy subway access, with many saying they'd return
Welcome to your own studio inside a classic New York brownstone, with your own private kitchen, shared bathroom, and great wifi. A convenient Manhattan location: just 4 blocks to the subway, 10 minutes to Times Square, 30 minutes to Downtown, all in a beautiful & safe neighborhood with world-class dining. "The restored & cared for studio is a fun change from sterile 'white box' apartments; you're a visitor in a loved home of historical value and it feels that way." – Ronald (Airbnb guest).

The space
Built in 1895, with original carved oak woodwork, hardwood parquet floors, and classic Eastlake style—this house is a historic sanctuary. Your fully furnished studio has been renovated with great care to retain its old-world charm. Featuring more than 350 spacious square feet and extra high ceilings, it's like traveling back in time to turn of the century New York but with modern amenities!

Located on a third floor walk-up, unlock the door to your private studio space and enjoy the freedom to come, go, and stay as you please.

>>> Kindly take note: due to the historic layout of the building, the bathroom is located just outside the studio and is shared with no more than one or two other verified Airbnb guests staying in a similar unit across the hall. For added privacy, the shower and toilet are in separated in individual locking rooms. <<<

The studio features your own private kitchenette, with mini refrigerator, full stove, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, and stocked with basic cookware and dining-ware.

With a queen size bed and petite dining table, your studio is perfect for up to two guests. There's a dresser and closet space, and Wireless Internet is included.

Guest access
As described above, the shared bathroom is located outside the studio in the hallway. It's shared with no more than one or two other verified Airbnb guests staying on the same floor. For added privacy the shower and toilet are separate in individual locking rooms.

However, you have complete and private access to your studio space, with keys to your securely locking door. Enter through the main entrance of the brownstone and your studio is located up two flights of stairs.

Everything you need is within a few blocks: restaurants, groceries, transportation, street parking and garage parking, parks, laundry, historic sites, and entertainment.

During your stay
As a working family, we may not always be present to welcome you personally. However, we are dedicated to ensuring your stay is comfortable and hassle-free. When we are not available to assist you directly, our dedicated housekeeper is available.

Should you need assistance during your stay, you can always callus directly so that we can provide you the support necessary for a pleasant and easeful visit.

Other things to note
Embracing the rich history of this 130 year-old brownstone, we've carefully preserved its original charm while thoughtfully updating it for modern comfort. As a guest in this historic building, you may hear the gentle creaking of wooden stairs or floors as others come and go.

To keep our prices competitive and efficiently manage our housekeeper's workload, we kindly ask that you bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. However, we offer a wide array of other amenities to ensure your comfort. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan accordingly, as our goal is to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Registration Details
Exempt

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Wifi
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Pack ’n play/Travel crib

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4.83 out of 5 stars from 117 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

New York, United States

Neighborhood highlights

♡ Welcome to the breathtaking neighborhood of Morningside Heights – right next to Columbia University! Your private apartment is inside a townhouse in a family-friendly neighborhood of Victorian style New York homes (the iconic "brownstones") on tree-lined streets.
♡ Everyone loves our address for the convenience of transit from here. We are so lucky to be located just four short blocks from the subway station with express trains that take you to Times Square 42nd Street in just ten minutes!
♡ Your favorite movies and television shows are often filming here because it's a classically picturesque New York neighborhood. Our brownstone is located just one block from Morningside Park – a beautiful outdoor haven of waterfalls and turtle ponds, and you can walk just ten minutes through Morningside Park to reach world famous Central Park (where you can immerse yourself in fifty blocks of pure nature).
♡ Birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance, our location is packed full of world-class restaurants, cafes, live Jazz clubs and historical attractions like the Apollo Theater! Despite outdated misconceptions about Harlem, rest assured that this neighborhood is exceedingly safe. (Not that it's needed, but it's nice to know our house happens to be located directly between a police station and a police academy within a block on either side of us). Our family has lived here peacefully and joyfully for more than twenty years.

Meet your host

Superhost
898 reviews
4.76 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Lives in New York, New York
I’m happy to spend time with my guests or give them space
+ Hi, I'm Marlyn! I'm grew up in New York City and I was a longtime resident of Woodstock, NY. I raised three kids there and it was a fantastic place to do so. I am an artist, as is my husband. We have set up our Manhattan home with studios for rent where we have long term tenants who are mostly professors and students of Columbia University, and each one has their own apartment here and everybody is private and respectful. + We are the Troy Family: Marlyn, David, Jacob, Rachel, & Samaira (our beloved housekeeper), and we offer you this private apartment inside our brownstone. + For our longterm residents in the building, this is our home, and we all know each other and look out for one another. Plus we love hosting people from all over the world. Airbnb has been such a joy for us! + We value our guests' independence, and since we have a full-time jobs, unfortunately we cannot welcome our guests in person as much as we would like to. Although you might not see us around much, someone will always be available just a phone call away to offer assistance and answer questions to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. + We're delighted to host your New York City adventure!

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Co-hosts

  • Jacob
  • Samaira

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared