Classic Brownstone, a Private Studio Apartment

Entire rental unit in New York, United States

  1. 4 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.65 out of 5 stars.405 reviews
Hosted by Marlyn
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Morningside Heights, near the express

Steps from Morningside Park, with an express subway stop about a 5-min walk to Times Square in minutes

Historic brownstone character

An 1895 brownstone with original carved wood details, exposed brick, and a fireplace

A spot guests keep coming back to

Guests highlight the location and subway access, with many returning for repeat stays
Welcome to your own private apartment in a classic New York brownstone with a private bathroom, private kitchen & private entrance. WI-FI Convenient Manhattan location, 3 blocks from the subway, 10 minute ride to Times Square, 30 mins to Downtown. Safe neighborhood with world-class restaurants. "The restored and cared for studio is a fun change from sterile 'white box' apartments; you are a visitor in a cared for home of historical value and it feels that way." –Ronald (Airbnb guest).

The space
Built in 1895, and featuring original carved wood details, fireplace, hardwood floors, and exposed brick walls – this apartment is a historic sanctuary. The fully furnished room is more than 300 square feet.

Enjoy an entire studio apartment; it's completely yours – you won't be sharing it with anyone. Private bathroom. Private kitchen. Private Entrance.

There's a queen size bed and a sleeper sofa. It's perfect for two or three guests, but can comfortably fit four.

The apartment has a full private kitchen great for cooking, with a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, and fully stocked with pots, pans, kitchen utensils, plates and silverware, as well as a small counter for dining.

Enjoy your own private entrance on the ground floor, and new private bathroom. There's closet space, and the studio includes Wireless Internet.

Guest access
You have complete and private access to the studio apartment with locking door. Enter through your private entrance on the ground floor. Come, go and stay as you please. Everything you need is within a few blocks: restaurants, groceries, transportation, street parking and garage parking, parks, laundry, historic sites, and entertainment.

Other things to note
Embracing the rich history of this 1895 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

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free street parking
Air conditioning
Luggage dropoff allowed

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4.65 out of 5 stars from 405 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 75% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 17% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 5% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

New York, United States
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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 3 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 17 years!

Meet your host

Superhost
898 reviews
4.76 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Lives in New York, New York
+ 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

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise