105 West 118th Street New York NY 10026, Unit 1 -- Feel the energy, experience the culture, live the dream. Manhattan – there’s simply nowhere better. From its diverse blend of residents and distinct menu of unique neighborhoods to its unmatched mix of culture, architecture and vitality, the city has it all. Yet within this great mecca lies a space that’s all yours to experience – a place to retreat and relax in when the sun rises and after the days of touring or business is done, so picture this tree lined street with a row of Brownstones houses in Historic West Harlem, immaculately restored to their stately pride; but one is special, the one only a few steps to Mount Morris Park and Central Park. With a total of two floors, its parlor and garden floors is approx. 2,200 sq. ft. with high ceilings, on the parlor floor you'll find a large living room, dining room and a half bath, a fully equipped windowed kitchen, where you can cook your own meal if you choose to, there are food shopping stores along Lenox Avenue, complimentary coffees and teas are in house.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
New York
Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, is home to this apartment. Manhattan Cruise Terminal and American Dream are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit 5th Avenue and Times Square. Check out an event or a game at Yankee Stadium, and consider making time for American Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, rock climbing and horse riding.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Museum of the City of New York - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
116 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) Station - 3 min walk
New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 14 min walk
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Fieldtrip - 3 min walk
Amy Ruth's - 3 min walk
Kaafi - 1 min walk
El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine - 6 min walk
New King Wok - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm on 30 June 2026 start from AU$373, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Duplex Apartment With Old World Charm located?
Located in Manhattan, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Columbia University. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yankee Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). 116 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) Station is only a 3-minute walk and 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) is 8 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very spacious and clean. Very close to a subway station to get everywhere we needed to go in Manhattan. Yolanda is great to work with. We will be back to stay here again.
Judy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Judy,
Just a note to say thank you for taking the time to review my property along with your kind response, it will surely help future guests to get an idea as to where they are going to stay.
Also, I would like to say a special thank you for keeping up the momentum of having wonderful guests that I have had the pleasure of meeting from VRBO.com.
Happy Spring!
Best regards,
Yolanda Chang
Property was very pet-friendly with lovely enclosed garden fir our dog. We liked the convenience to the subway and to many good-to-great restaurants. Plus the home’s original woodwork and quiet street were bonuses. Steep duplex stairs could pose a problem for some. That one “missing” star? Some windows are old, cold December air made master bathroom difficult to use. And the one small TV needs upgraded service and/or (preferably) conversion from 100% streaming to cable (which in NYC is a better choice for older folks).
Ms Chin is a fabulous host. The place was immaculate and if I needed anything she responded immediately. The setting is a two story apartment in an historic Manhattan brownstone. The ceilings are high, the wood paneling, and floors are polished and the furniture is comfortably elegant. Two large bedrooms and two baths are on the ground floor with the living room, dining room, and kitchen on the second floor. In addition, there is a large and lovely garden. Stores, restaurants, and transportation are within easy reach.
I can’t tell you how wonderful this apartment is! This place is so much better than the description and photos imply.
A beautiful brownstone building on a quiet street, only a block away from subway lines and a 10 minute walk to the top of Central Park. The apartment is huge, with high ceilings and lots of light. Very clean. Full of original details, like the beautiful woodwork and fireplaces. Gorgeous artwork and furniture. Bookshelves everywhere. You could just sit in the comfortable armchairs, looking out through the windows, and read all day.
The fully equipped kitchen is filled with all sorts of supplies, such as tea, coffee; and basic groceries, such as milk, orange juice etc.
The vast, beautiful bedrooms each have their own bathroom; incredibly comfortable beds; beautiful, crisp linens; towelling dressing gowns; and endless fluffy, white towels. Each bedroom also has its own iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
I could go on and on. Yolanda looked after us well and the check-in procedure was very informative about how everything worked in the apartment, and where nearby grocery stores etc. were located. She lives nearby, and is easy to get hold of.
We can’t wait to go back!
Jonathan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind review of the property, we welcome all comments.
We will do our utmost best to keep the service going to make your stay as comfortable as ever, hope to see you in the city in the near future.
Happy and healthy Spring!
This is a beautiful apartment - bigger and even more wonderful than the pictures indicate! Great neighborhood with lots of restaurants, shops. Subway to downtown is only two blocks away. Walking distance to Central Park. Yolanda was a fantastic host, very responsive, communicative and considerate. We didn't want to leave and will stay again if we come to NYC!
Spacious, clean and close enough to Central park to enjoy the great outdoors. It was so nice not to be cooped up in a one room hotel room and also to have the use of an outdoor patio.
This property is an impressive find for New York City. It is a very large flat blocks from Central Park, the subway, and a unique neighborhood. It was clean and quiet. The back patio was an added plus. The host met us on time and was very knowledgeable about the area. She left us many supplies. We appreciated the opportunity to bring our dog. One note of caution: despite the description of a hideaway bed and futon in the listing, the host discouraged its use. With all of this in mind, we would certainly return!
Craig D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James C.
19 May 2019
Comfortable Stay
Clean, comfortable, and quiet! The patio was nice for having coffee in the morning.
We would definitely stay there again!
James C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
29 Jan 2019
Grand, comfortable and charming
We stayed in this lovely home for a few nights and would have loved to stay longer! It is a delightful property full of old world charm with modern updates and comforts. The bedrooms are spacious and well appointed with comfortable beds and beautiful linens. The bathrooms are updated and gorgeous and you'll want to take advantage of the steam shower and oversized jacuzzi tub. Upstairs in the main living area is a very well equipped and stocked kitchen. We were able to prepare our meals there with ease, as Yolanda had left us enough supplies to get started and then some. Yolanda graciously met us upon check in and she is an attentive host that ensures a positive experience. The location is excellent. Walking distance to Central Park, shopping, restaurants and two blocks to the subway. This is a magnificent brownstone, lovingly restored. It feels like home.
Laurie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
21 Jan 2019
Exquisite apartment in a great location
This apartment is breathtaking. Spacious, high ceilings, well located, and equipped with everything we needed. Yolanda is a gracious and helpful host. We will be back!
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judi M.
16 Sept 2018
Yolanda was a wonderful host and the accommodations surpassed our expectations
Hope to visit again and would definitely stay at Yolanda’s.
Judi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marianne D.
2 Aug 2018
Meget lækker lejlighed og central placering
Vi blev modtaget at Yolanda og Christel som tog godt i mod os. Yolanda som ejer lejligheden var meget informativ vedr. lejligheden og området. Vi havde et fantastisk ophold i Harlem. Vi brugte alle de faciliteter der var tilrådighed i lejligheden, dampbad, jacuzzi og vaskemaskinen. Der var dog et lille minus, og det var at Yolanda kom uanmeldt nogle gange i lejligheden mens vi var hjemme, og hun sagde til os, at vi skulle huske at slukke lyset når vi gik ud af de forskellige rum. Hun kom med forskellige ting til lejligheden som hun lige skulle aflevere. Hun endte med at hænge to sedler op i lejligheden om at vi skulle slukke lyset. Vi slukkede lyset når vi forlod lejligheden, men ellers slukkede vi når vi forlod rummene. Vi synes det var lidt grænseoverskridende, at hun kom på den måde og vi følte at hun holdt øje med os. Vi var meget ude alle dagene og oplevede New York som er fantastisk på gå ben, alle New yorker er yderst venlige og imødekommende. Vi havde en fantastisk ferie med vores to små hunde, søn og veninde. Kan varmt anbefale lejligheden
Marianne D.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Courtenay M.
29 May 2018
Huge, immaculately clean, gorgeous brownstone on quiet street within minutes of everything!
Our family of four stayed over Memorial Day weekend and could not possibly have loved it more. This is an absolutely beautiful property, from the period woodwork to the decorative fireplaces to the adorable garden courtyard. At 2200 square feet there’s a ridiculous amount of room to spread out. The street is quiet—traffic isn’t audible from inside at all. The rumble of the subway sounds distant. The station is just two blocks away, and from there it’s only four stops to Times Square. There are tons of restaurants and grocers within walking distance. Yolanda is a fantastic hostess. We can’t wait to stay again!
Courtenay M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie P.
4 May 2018
Beautiful and spacious apartment in a great location!
We loved everything about this beautifully maintained vintage jewel of an apartment which offered a generous amount of space in which we were able to unwind as a family after busy days in the city. We’ll have to come back when it’s a bit warmer to enjoy the lovely garden more. Comfortable beds, quiet, excellent location right off Lenox in the heart of Harlem, spacious, stunning architectural details, well equipped kitchen...I could go on and on! Stay here and you will not be disappointed. It exceeds all expectations!
Jackie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda C.
17 Feb 2018
Please remove this request.
You are asking the host to write a review, somewhere along the line I think you got the wire cross, please remove this request, thank you.
Yolanda Chang
Yolanda C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
19 Dec 2017
Great Location
We had a wonderful stay! Close to great restaurants, coffee shops and the subway. Wonderful ambiance to the apartment, great linens. Would definitely stay there again.
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
1 Dec 2017
Lovely home in a great location. Big, spacious rooms. Very clean. You really feel you're at home.
A grand home with fireplaces, brickwalls, high ceilings and lovely artwork. Location couldn't be better if you want to feel like a "real" new yorker and not just a tourist. The bedrooms are spacious and cozy, all at the same time. Big walk in closet helps keep the guests neat and tidy. Even though it was late november, we were able to use the private outdoor garden, which, in new york city, is a rare treat. You won't find this outdoor space in a big hotel in midtown.
The kitchen was well appointed and refrigerator was stocked with beer! There are grocery stores and drug stores nearby, so dont worry if yoy forgot somethibg at home. The subway is only two short blocks away. You can spend the day seeing the sights and return to a quiet neighborhood at night. Parking, like every neighborhood in new york, can be an issue.
If you're looking for an old style authentic charm for your stay in New York, then look no further. You found it here.
Mary H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ralf M.
30 Aug 2017
Wonderful week in NYC
Yolanda was such a great host, everything worked very smooth, from the welcome mail with plenty of helpful links to all the provided amenities and the personal tips she gave us over the course of the stay. It's always the little things that make a big difference and Yolanda provided a lot of them which helped making our stay very lovely.
The house is beautiful, ideally located - literally around the corner from the subway station - and all rooms are clean and very well maintained.
Plenty of grocery stores in walking distance as well as all kind of different restaurants. All my recent stays were in one of the hotels in Manhattan and this was a very nice and positive change of spending time in New York. Way more relaxed. I will definitely be back!
Ralf M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Ralf,
It was a pleasure having you and the family at Home NYC and happy to know that your stay was a pleasant one.
Thank you for your kind response and we would love to have Ralf family back in the future.
Best to you all.
Yolanda
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gary F.
25 July 2016
Stunning......absolutely stunning
This is an absolutely fantastic property, it is very very spacious, the bedrooms are fabulous and the lounge gorgeous. Yolanda is a very accommodating host and was always very welcoming to us. All we can say is Thanks for everything it will be forever in our fond memories.
Gary F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hello Gary and Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind review and the respect you all gave to the property, it was a pleasure having you all for your visit to the city.
Best to you for the rest of your summer and again thanks for coming.
Yolanda
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
23 Sept 2015
A Hidden Gem with Spectacular Amenities at Reasonable Rate-Harlem Renaissance
This apt. is a treasure. We were amazed at the beautifully appointed 2,000 s.f. apartment. We had a private garden, marble Jacuzzi tub with separate shower, large bedroom, full kitchen, dining and living room with very high ceilings, and a fireplace.We were located 2 short blocks from the subway.
Barbara K.
About the host
Hosted by Yolanda Chang
Originally from Jamaica, Yolanda has always been intrigued by real estate from both a professional and an investor's standpoint. She entered the field in 1997, and has since capably worked with people of all kinds to achieve their individual real estate goals. Though a world traveler, she adores life in Manhattan, and was proud to raise her son here. No matter what your needs, Yolanda welcomes the opportunity to find the right home or deal for you.
Why they chose this property
Yolanda's years in real estate began with a focus in Harlem thanks to her fascination with the distinctive architecture there, and to the vast opportunities presented by selling rehabs and handyman special brownstones and townhouses inherent in the area. Her ability to see potential and value in a space is uncanny, and she enthusiastically shares her vision with just the right potential buyers. Extremely knowledgeable of the entire Harlem marketplace, Yolanda helps those seeking houses as well as apartments understand the intricacies involved in pursuing property there, and effectively guides them through each step to assure the best outcome.
What makes this property unique
The original details throughout the building and old world charm of the space.