Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
The prestigious and gorgeous Columbia University is just a few minutes away. We especially recommend the main "quad" area where you see the beautiful libraries.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayThe prestigious and gorgeous Columbia University is just a few minutes away. We especially recommend the main "quad" area where you see the beautiful libraries.
Everything Else
Sakura Park is a beautiful park directly across from our apartment. It's relatively small, but perfect for a short walk, finding a place to read, or letting the kids play at the playground.
22 locals recommend
Sakura Park
500 Riverside DrSakura Park is a beautiful park directly across from our apartment. It's relatively small, but perfect for a short walk, finding a place to read, or letting the kids play at the playground.
Closest subway to our apartment. This is a "1" train. You will likely be headed in the Downtown direction towards South Ferry.
24 locals recommend
Subway
578 W 125th StClosest subway to our apartment. This is a "1" train. You will likely be headed in the Downtown direction towards South Ferry.
Another close option for the subway. Also a "1" train.
24 locals recommend
Columbia University School of the Arts
2960 BroadwayAnother close option for the subway. Also a "1" train.
Another option for the subway with connections to the A, B, C, and D trains.
50 locals recommend
Chase Bank
111 8th AveAnother option for the subway with connections to the A, B, C, and D trains.
Mount Sinai Morningside
419 W 114th StClosest hospital/emergency room.
Food Scene
Delicious BBQ place. Go early on the weekend if you don't want a long wait!
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StDelicious BBQ place. Go early on the weekend if you don't want a long wait!
Pisticci
125 La Salle StGreat Italian place right around the corner.
Great Cuban spot with reasonably priced food, occasional live music, and $5 happy hour (get a mojito), all day, every day.
19 locals recommend
Harlem's Floridita
2276 12th AveGreat Cuban spot with reasonably priced food, occasional live music, and $5 happy hour (get a mojito), all day, every day.
Kuro Kuma
121 La Salle StPerfect for a morning coffee on your way to the subway.
This is a must for this area! Levain is a small bakery but has the most amazing cookies - they are huge and are a bit crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Enjoy!
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is a must for this area! Levain is a small bakery but has the most amazing cookies - they are huge and are a bit crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Enjoy!
Essentials
Large grocery store with everything you could possibly need.
217 locals recommend
Fairway Market 125th Street
2328 12th AveLarge grocery store with everything you could possibly need.
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayLarge grocery story with everything you could need.
Shopping
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayClosest Pharmacy