Lovely Apt with Queen Bed, Quiet A/C, Close to Subway

Apartment in Manhattan, USA
Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom · Property #421477

Charming and pleasant one-bedroom apartment, located in the popular East Village. There is easy access to the rest of NYC, with the subway only 1.5 short blocks away.

Helen
Listed by Helen
No service fees
Book this apartment direct with the owner
Local amenities on your doorstep
Less than 300m to bars, restaurants and shops
Children welcome
This apartment has a cot
Apartment overview

As a host for over ten years, I take pride in offering an exceptional experience for my guests, from booking to check-out. All races, religions, and the LGBTQ community are welcome. I live in the building, so am available if needed.

APARTMENT AMENITIES
- Queen bed with 4 inch Memory Foam topper
- Additional Bed will be a queen size Murphy Bed as of 8/25/25
- Sheets, Bedding and Towels
- High Speed 5G 100mbps WIFI Internet
- Smart Television with Guest Mode, You can log into any screening app you prefer, and all passwords, credit card and history will be erased automatically at checkout
- Full Kitchen with all necessary appliances including a gas stove, refrigerator/freezer, and a microwave plus a full selection of cookware plus plates, cups and silverware
- Household Basics - toilet paper, dish detergent, kitchen towels, trash bags, a roll of paper towels and cleaning supplies(just in case of an emergency).
- Control over the temperature settings for the Heater and Air Conditioner in the apartment with separate zones for the main room and the living room. A/C is available from mid June to the end of September.

APARTMENT DETAILS

BUILDING/SPACE: On arrival you will see that the building is a traditional walk-up tenement, which means you need to be comfortable walking up two flights of stairs with your luggage. The apartment is ideal for 2 guests but can sleep 3-4 guests. Over 90% of my guests are families of 3 or 4 people.

KITCHEN: The Kitchen is fully outfitted for those who want to cook. There is a gas stove with restaurant burners, a microwave, Refrigerator/freezer plus other smaller appliances such as a coffee press, blenders(multiple ones) and toasters - all ready for you. You are welcome to any spices or other the food items in the cabinets. This is an honor system so please replace yourself an items used up or let me know so it is there for the next guest.

LIVING ROOM: The main room has an open kitchen & living room floorplan with two large windows that provide tons of sunlight. There is a window air conditioner too, one of quietest in the market. If you forget your converter, all the lamps in the living room have built in usb ports to charge your electronics.

BEDROOM: As the bedroom is located away from the street, you will discover it is normally very quiet. I have added a barnyard style door so guests have some privacy when in the bedroom, as the layout was originally designed for 1 person or a couple.

The bedroom also has a window air conditioner (extremely quiet) and a wall heating unit. This way you can set the perfect room temperature for your needs without concern for those in the living room. You will have the entire dresser and half the big closet for your personal items.

BATHROOM: The bathroom, though not brand new, is in great condition & kept very clean. I provide a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash since most guest will be flying to NYC and I know how precious that luggage space can be.

EXTRA BED: As of 8/25/25 the extra bed is a Queen size Murphy Bed in the living room with a regular mattress. This will make opening and closing the bed during the day very easy, allowing your group to have full use of the living space.

LAUNDRY: Sadly, there are no laundry facilities in the apartment or in the building. But did you really come to NYC to do wash?! If you must do wash, try one of the local methods: Wash in the sink, do it yourself at a laundromat or pay them to wash it for you(my personal preference)!

I can recommend local laundromats and wash & fold services. The one I use can provide same-day service with free pick-up & drop off and isonly a block away.

LUGGAGE: I do not hold luggage for guests before or after a stay. I do not wat my cleaners to be responsible for others belongings especially as the insurance is not active before or after the stay. Plus this can overlap with an outgoing or incoming guests time in the apartment.

I can recommend luggage storage companies located all over NYC that will store you bags for as little as $5 a day.

OTHER DETAILS:

  1. The building is generally quiet. I ask my guests to respect my neighbors and remain quiet in the hallway, especially at night, because the sound echoes in the hall and stairway.
  2. There is a fireplace in the apartment, but guests are not permitted to use it
  3. There are two flights of stairs leading to my apartment and there is no elevator.
  4. The sofa is not a sleeper, and it should not be utilized as one.
  5. This is a non-smoking apartment, this includes cigarettes, cigars, vaping and any form of smoking marijuana. Violation of this rule will come with immediate evictions without refund plus a $500 to remove the smell from all the upholstery.
  6. No illegal drugs allowed in or used in the apartment. Discovery will come with being evicted immediately with no refund. Doing illegal drugs(anything not legal for you to use) is not just against my rules, itis against the law.

RECAP: I did my best to be as honest about the listing as possible. If i skipped a detail important to you, please feel free to ask. I want only guests confident they picked the right spot for them.

NO COMMERCIAL FILMING WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION.

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Rooms and beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed with ensuite bathroom
Other beds
1 double sofa bed in queen size murphy bed, not a sofa bed
1 single folding bed
1 cot
Facilities
1 bathroom including 1 ensuite
WiFi
Air conditioning throughout the property
TV with satellite / cable
Freezer
Hair dryer
Towels / linen
Dining area seats: 3
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Reviews
Lennard
October 2023
Helen’s place was a great place! It was really centrally located in east village and near the subway, and everything was clean. Helen was very responsive and we had an easy check in. No complaints!

Samuel
October 2023
I can't say enough about how excellent a host Helen was for us- she was very quick to respond to questions before, during and even after our stay. She was quick to offer solutions to any problems that arose; we had some issues with a wheelchair rental company and Helen was a lifesaver. Helen's apartment was clean and tidy- with more than enough...
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Shelly
September 2023
We enjoyed our stay at Helen's place. It worked well for our group of 4. Helen was very responsive. The neighborhood was great with lots to do.
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Location
Car hire
Optional - Shops, bars, restaurants and the nearest town or village centre is within a 15 minute walk.
Nearby places
Nearest beach 30km
Nearest supermarket 300m
Nearest bar 160m
Nearest restaurant 150m
John F. Kennedy International Airport 29.9km
LaGuardia 16km
Newark Airport 22km
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Useful information
Access
Check in: 16:00 - 23:30
Check out: 11:00
Suitability
Children welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
No pets
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Breakage cover
Renters must pay one of the following:
  • Non-refundable breakage waiver: $50 or
  • Refundable breakage deposit: $500
Cancellation terms
You will incur charges depending on when you cancel a booking.
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Listed by Helen
Private owner from USA · Joined in 2023
Helen
My home is in the heart of the East Village/LES area, known for its restaurants, nightlife & vintage shopping. There is something about the mix of artists, business professionals and the average joe in my area that keeps it exciting and fresh. The restaurants are some of the best in the city, and a few the world, within just a 5 block radius. I have lived in this apartment for about 25 years now and am renting it out as I find myself with obligations that cause me to be out of the city. I love my home with its great light in the living room and working gas fireplace in the winter. The two combined on a winters day is fantastic I am a native New Yorker willing to share any tips or ideas for experiencing my hometown. Want to shop? I will send you to the area best suited to your needs. Museums? I will tell you which are actually free. I find guests who tend to see more than just midtown, experiencing the real areas locals live and exploring their own personal interests, tend to have the best trips.
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