Central Park & Museum Beauty
4.7
Outstanding(63 Reviews)Apartment in Upper East Side, NY
6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Newly renovated, tastefully furnished, spacious 1 bedroom located in the heart of Upper West Side on a quiet street. It consists of 2 sleeping areas with one queen size bed, sofa bed and futon in the living room and an optional air mattress. Apartment includes modern kitchen with granite counter tops and a bathroom with a jacuzzi. It also has a lovely balcony off the living room. The apartment includes a/c, 2 TVs, VCR, Cable service, Internet, hairdryer, walk-in closets, laundry in the building. It is
on the 2nd Fl (no elevator), 700 sq ft with 12ft ceilings. It is located 100 ft from CPW and close to Natural History Museum. Surrounded by many famous restaurants and stores (Zabars) and walking distance to world-renowned Dakota building and many other famous sights. Numerous family-friendly activities including CMOM. 4 Subway stops from theater district. As you can see this landmarked historic district has something for everyone.
Dogs are permitted on case by case basis.
No pats allowed without prior authorization
on the 2nd Fl (no elevator), 700 sq ft with 12ft ceilings. It is located 100 ft from CPW and close to Natural History Museum. Surrounded by many famous restaurants and stores (Zabars) and walking distance to world-renowned Dakota building and many other famous sights. Numerous family-friendly activities including CMOM. 4 Subway stops from theater district. As you can see this landmarked historic district has something for everyone.
Dogs are permitted on case by case basis.
No pats allowed without prior authorization
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Upper East Side, NY
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(63 Reviews)4.7
Five+ stars for location, size, balcony and high ceilings. Nice street in wonderful neighborhood with great restaurants and stores nearby. This apartment is literally less than a minute walk to Central Park and a subway station. Within minutes you can walk to all the big museums. Hosts were easy to reach and prompt with their responses.
4.7
As others have noted, the location is fantastic and super convenient. The apartment is spacious with high ceilings and exposed-brick walls. I enjoyed sitting out on the balcony. The bed is reasonably comfortable, and the AC works well. The décor is unattractive and cluttered. The kitchen is functional (hot and cold water are reversed). The tub has a handheld shower head that is too high up, making it difficult to reach/use. The water was hot with adequate pressure. I didn't try to use the coin laundry in the building; there is a wash-and-fold down the block.
The owners were responsive during my stay and accommodated my request to arrive early. That said, I experienced some issues. I was asked on two occasions when I would be out so they could “show” the apartment. I have never been asked this in a short-term rental, despite the owners’ insistence it is “standard in NYC.” A VRBO rep advised me that showings are not permitted unless it’s disclosed in the property listing. I hope the owners will update it.
When I arrived, there was a broken dining room chair on the living room floor, the freezer was full of food, and worst, there was an extremely moldy soiled filter that must have been in the drip coffee maker for weeks. The items were removed and at my request the coffee maker was replaced. Later I discovered a dead mouse in a trap beside the refrigerator, which was removed later the same day when I reported it. I understand that it’s an older building and that mice and other pests can be an issue, but the place was not particularly clean (even aside from the moldy coffee filter).
Despite the feedback in earlier reviews, there was only one set of sheets, one hand towel, two dish towels, and no bath mat. They were provided promptly when requested. There were few staples: no tin foil/cling film, spices, hand or bath soap, napkins, scissors, etc. Many of the nonstick pans were scratched up to the point where I did not feel safe using them.
Overall, the owners did the bare minimum rather than ensuring a welcoming or pleasant stay. It’s a shame because the apartment could be fabulous.
4.7
Perfect location and great communication. Accurate description. Worked well for commuting to midtown job. Would stay again.
4.7
We rented this apartment for a month. The location is terrific. Less than half a block to Central Park, a block from a subway station, and a block from Columbus Ave with loads of restaurants.
The apartment itself is fine, comfortable bed, but not Covid clean. On check-in, no kitchen towels, 1 face cloth, no bathroom hand towels. Saw the owner/manager (?) the second day. Kitchen towels and hand towels remedied that day but it took a WEEK to get face cloths!
Whoever runs the building is a pack rat. Paint cans and interior building stuff in the lobby the entire month we were there. Going to the basement to do laundry is a hazard due to stuff on stairway and in the basement. Lobby and stairs could use a good cleaning — dirt in corners/wall edges.
Stairs from sidewalk to entrance need a good cleaning too. Same with garbage can area. Owners/managers should compare the building’s entrance to the other brownstones on the street — all clean, most with lovely flowers and plants.
Half way through the month I wanted the apartment cleaned and would, of course, pay for that. The owner/manager said it would take 5 hours. I said we didn’t need a Covid cleaning. Five house to clean a one bedroom 700 sf apartment? Really???
If location is all that matters, this is a great rental. But there are lots of better, well- taken care of vacation rentals on the upper west side. We would never rent in this building again.
4.7
Excellent location but ….
We rented this apartment for a month. The location is terrific. Less than half a block to Central Park, a block from a subway station, and a block from Columbus Ave with loads of restaurants.
The apartment itself is fine, comfortable bed, but not Covid clean. On check-in, no kitchen towels, 1 face cloth, no bathroom hand towels. Saw the owner/manager (?) the second day. Kitchen towels and hand towels remedied that day but it took a WEEK to get face cloths!
Whoever runs the building is a pack rat. Paint cans and interior building stuff in the lobby the entire month we were there. Going to the basement to do laundry is a hazard due to stuff on stairway and in the basement. Lobby and stairs could use a good cleaning — dirt in corners/wall edges.
Stairs from sidewalk to entrance need a good cleaning too. Same with garbage can area. Owners/managers should compare the building’s entrance to the other brownstones on the street — all clean, most with lovely flowers and plants.
Half way through the month I wanted the apartment cleaned and would, of course, pay for that. The owner/manager said it would take 5 hours. I said we didn’t need a Covid cleaning. Five house to clean a one bedroom 700 sf apartment? Really???
If location is all that matters, this is a great rental. But there are lots of better, well- taken care of vacation rentals on the upper west side. We would never rent in this building again.
4.7
We have been staying in New York three times a year for 3 weeks or a month for just over 10 years with a hiatus due to Corona.
The apartment is for us ideally located near central Park ... and the residence of our children.
We appreciated the responsiveness of Renata who very quickly remedied the problems encountered when we arrived: A necessary cleaning and the non-functioning of the noisy heating, ,as in certain brownstones, of the building. Complementary appliances and air conditioning have very well remedied this inconvenience.
Review
Location: perfect proximity to metro and central park but also shops
Equipment: Very well equipped kitchen with everything you need: Stove, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher.
A small lack: only three glasses and three champagne flutes. Even for two people it's few
Pleasant apartment with balcony and view of the gardens. Some points deserve renovation (chairs)
There were only two of us, the apartment is offered for six, I don't think six can stay for so long.
The description should be modified on certain points: There is a bathtub with jacuzzi but this one does not work (it is not in fact installed) and you can in fact only take showers as the bathtub does not have a drain closing.
We have the feeling that everything is done to make things right... To be seen later
4.7
Nice place and efficient manager
We have been staying in New York three times a year for 3 weeks or a month for just over 10 years with a hiatus due to Corona.
The apartment is for us ideally located near central Park ... and the residence of our children.
We appreciated the responsiveness of Renata who very quickly remedied the problems encountered when we arrived: A necessary cleaning and the non-functioning of the noisy heating, ,as in certain brownstones, of the building. Complementary appliances and air conditioning have very well remedied this inconvenience.
Review
Location: perfect proximity to metro and central park but also shops
Equipment: Very well equipped kitchen with everything you need: Stove, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher.
A small lack: only three glasses and three champagne flutes. Even for two people it's few
Pleasant apartment with balcony and view of the gardens. Some points deserve renovation (chairs)
There were only two of us, the apartment is offered for six, I don't think six can stay for so long.
The description should be modified on certain points: There is a bathtub with jacuzzi but this one does not work (it is not in fact installed) and you can in fact only take showers as the bathtub does not have a drain closing.
We have the feeling that everything is done to make things right... To be seen later
4.7
Here’s OUR list of “pros and cons” as an energetic couple, mid-seventies, having lived in Manhattan for over twenty years:
First, our pros:
1. As others have written, the location is ideal from the perspective of transportation, safety, and access to restaurants, museums and other attractions.
2. The block is part of a true neighborhood and felt safe.
3. The apartment is quiet and quite roomy. It’s perfect for two, and has “all the basics.” We appreciated that everything worked. We were there during some chilly weather this month but the flat got quite toasty and comfortable.
4. The balcony off the LR overlooks well-maintained garden areas and must be terrific in milder weather.
5. The flat seems to have been remodeled and decorated with some thought some time ago. For the few issues that arose, the managers responded promptly.
6. The flat is exactly as described. No more, no less. Management of the unit (we don’t know who owns the apartment) was easily accessed and responsive.
Then, our cons:
1. Again, as others have written, the furnishings show some wear. Itt did seem to us as though the flat had been vacant for some time prior to our being there.
2. Providing only one set of sheets, no bath-mat and only very-basic cable(no TCM) contributed to the minimal feeling of an otherwise nice apartment. The few issues we had were minor and quickly addressed, but really should not have been issues in the first place.
3. The internet connection/speed varied greatly. We were able to connect our ROKU and stream but sometimes not. This may be an issue with the provider (Spectrum) and nothing the apartment owners or unit management may be able to address themselves.
4. The building is a brownstone with about thirty stair-steps from the street to the flat—a consideration for those that have some mobility or other issues. While it appeared some ‘updating’ was being intended for the lobby the cosmetics of the building left something to be desired. Again, this can be addressed if the building-owners wish to.
Bottom line: Looking for “luxe?” Then this unit is not for you. That said, the location of this apartment is terrific, the area felt safe, and the unit-managers were accessible and responsive. With attention to the building’s cosmetics and making the unit’s fittings more welcoming and complete, the apartment could be ideal and not just above average.
4.7
Could be perfect for many.
Here’s OUR list of “pros and cons” as an energetic couple, mid-seventies, having lived in Manhattan for over twenty years:
First, our pros:
1. As others have written, the location is ideal from the perspective of transportation, safety, and access to restaurants, museums and other attractions.
2. The block is part of a true neighborhood and felt safe.
3. The apartment is quiet and quite roomy. It’s perfect for two, and has “all the basics.” We appreciated that everything worked. We were there during some chilly weather this month but the flat got quite toasty and comfortable.
4. The balcony off the LR overlooks well-maintained garden areas and must be terrific in milder weather.
5. The flat seems to have been remodeled and decorated with some thought some time ago. For the few issues that arose, the managers responded promptly.
6. The flat is exactly as described. No more, no less. Management of the unit (we don’t know who owns the apartment) was easily accessed and responsive.
Then, our cons:
1. Again, as others have written, the furnishings show some wear. Itt did seem to us as though the flat had been vacant for some time prior to our being there.
2. Providing only one set of sheets, no bath-mat and only very-basic cable(no TCM) contributed to the minimal feeling of an otherwise nice apartment. The few issues we had were minor and quickly addressed, but really should not have been issues in the first place.
3. The internet connection/speed varied greatly. We were able to connect our ROKU and stream but sometimes not. This may be an issue with the provider (Spectrum) and nothing the apartment owners or unit management may be able to address themselves.
4. The building is a brownstone with about thirty stair-steps from the street to the flat—a consideration for those that have some mobility or other issues. While it appeared some ‘updating’ was being intended for the lobby the cosmetics of the building left something to be desired. Again, this can be addressed if the building-owners wish to.
Bottom line: Looking for “luxe?” Then this unit is not for you. That said, the location of this apartment is terrific, the area felt safe, and the unit-managers were accessible and responsive. With attention to the building’s cosmetics and making the unit’s fittings more welcoming and complete, the apartment could be ideal and not just above average.
4.7
Very accommodating, good location
4.7
great place, fantastic hosts
Very accommodating, good location
4.7
This is a lovely apartment in a very convenient location. It is comfortable, bright, and accommodating. My only issue was that the Wi-Fi was so poor, I could not work remotely This is a lovely apartment in a very convenient location. It is comfortable, bright, and accommodating. My only issue was that the Wi-Fi was so poor, I could not work remotely via Zoom or FaceTime. Other than that, it was a very easy stay.
4.7
A great option for a short stay in NYC
This is a lovely apartment in a very convenient location. It is comfortable, bright, and accommodating. My only issue was that the Wi-Fi was so poor, I could not work remotely This is a lovely apartment in a very convenient location. It is comfortable, bright, and accommodating. My only issue was that the Wi-Fi was so poor, I could not work remotely via Zoom or FaceTime. Other than that, it was a very easy stay.
4.7
Great Experience
It was a great location. We will definitely look to stay here again when we return.
4.7
Marc was absolutely wonderful, accomodating and helpful to a tee! The apartment was SUPER conveniently located to Central Park and the subway, which gave easy access to the city. The apartment itself is getting a little tired with respect to its finishes but that takes nothing away from our overall experience.
Thanks again Marc.
4.7
Great family memories from the Big Apple
Marc was absolutely wonderful, accomodating and helpful to a tee! The apartment was SUPER conveniently located to Central Park and the subway, which gave easy access to the city. The apartment itself is getting a little tired with respect to its finishes but that takes nothing away from our overall experience.
Thanks again Marc.
4.7
Great location
Apartment was is a great spot. Nice neighborhood close to Subway. Loved it!
4.7
Quiet Historic UWS Experience
I'm reluctant to write too positive a review because I would selfishly like this property to be available the next time we decide to stay, which will be as soon as possible. There really are only positives to report. The flat is exactly as described, a real gem just steps away from Central Park. This property is on the second floor of a historic (1890s) building, so you must be able to ascend a flight of marble stairs. It's remarkably spacious when you consider the square footage. Mark was incredibly helpful and gracious. We can definitely recommend nearby Zabar's if you're stocking up on grocery items for your stay.
4.7
Comfortable Accommodations for an Extended Stay
We enjoyed our stay again this year. Stayed in the first floor apartment last year. Older building with nice updates to the apartment and stylish decor. Enjoyed the neighborhood restaurants and the walk across Central Park to access Met and East Side. Safe location with close subway access.
4.7
Great location
really amazing location and the apartment was just as in pictures, really nice and confortable
4.7
Great flat
This is a great flat in the heart of the UWS. Renata and Mark were very friendly.
4.7
Incredible spot for your Family Visit to NYC.
We had 9 wonderful days!!! loved the Place!!!
4.7
Beware, our experience was 1-star
Yes, 1-star only, beware. Initially we were excited to travel to New York from California for the first time, see Central Park, The Met, Broadway, Statue of Liberty, etc. Most importantly, we wanted a nice, quiet, place to stay that was safe, comfortable, and clean. We were very wrong in choosing here to stay.
The owners abandoned us at the airport when we arrived, not responding to any of our texts or phone calls, forcing us to get a hotel the first night because they fell asleep and hadn't given us the access codes to the apartment. This happened despite the fact we had contacted them three times prior to our arrival: the weekend before, the day before, and the day of--and yet we were still left hanging after flying all the way from California.
The next day when we finally got into the apartment, we were surprised to find it wasn't very clean--there was grime on the countertops, some hair in the shower, the floor was dirty, etc. The mattress was so old it was like sleeping in a hole that really hurt our backs. But, still determined to have a good time, we were respectful of our hosts and remained positive.
Without detailing all of the other negative aspects of our stay, allow me to jump to the end. We left after staying 7 nights. When I asked if the owners would consider giving us a refund from the first night we were told that we had left a day early and therefore violated our contract. This form of response astounded me, as it was entirely false, and particularly because the entire reason for us staying in a hotel the first night was entirely their fault and not ours. I informed the owners that I was shocked at their reply and will, therefore, be giving a very honest review of our stay.
I would discourage anyone from staying here. Perhaps in the past the owners kept a clean and tidy apartment, and were kind and accommodating to their guests. However, this is no longer the case. So I say again: Beware.
4.7
location location location (plus, comfort and nature)
couldn't ask for a better location with easy access to metro, grocery stores, nature, and museums. very comfortable lodgings with north orientation and lovely maple trees seeming to spill into the apartment.
4.7
Nice for small family
My family and I had a nice time staying here. Mark was always prompt in his reply. Location was perfect for what we wanted to do and see. The neighborhood is very quiet so we did not hear any street noise.
4.7
Great location, very comfortable apartment, and helpful host.
The beauty and quiet of Central Park are steps away, as is the subway ready to take you to the hustle and bustle of Times Square. You can’t beat the energy and diversity of NYC. This apartment gives to an oasis in its midst with the comforts of home.
4.7
Cozy and excellent location
Four women on a trip to NY. We loved the location and the cozy feel of the apartment. The hosts were very helpful and always there for us if needed.
4.7
All good
Every thing good
4.7
Central Park West apartment.
The apartment was very nice and comfortable. The location was perfect, next to Central Park, easy walk to museums and close to subway, stores and restaurants. Everything we hoped It would be.
4.7
We’d go back.
Comfortable, well appointed, and helpful manager. We’d go back. We recommend it.
4.7
Great location, well appointed
Location just off Central Park West very near American Museum of Natural History. Apartment is well appointed. You have to be OK with two flights of stairs.
4.7
Very comfortable, peaceful neighborhood, great location.
We loved it and would stay there again!
4.7
The "Ultimate NYC experience".
A great apt that wowed us when we walked in. A small place that felt big. Well stocked with a lot of the incidentals of life. A great location, with good on the street parking. A Metro station close by, Central park within walking distance. The were many delis (Zabars), grocery stores and little shops close by. We brought 3 teen girls with us they were comfortable in the living room it was not cramped for them. The little patio was great for enjoying a glass of wine. The only negative of this trip was the weather (cold, rainy but no snow). Unfortunately Mark could not control that. We met a lot of nice kind New Yorkers in the building as well as around the building. When we come back to NYC we will be definitely look at this place.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Upper East Side?
The average price for a rental in Upper East Side is R 3,573 per night. This rental is R 1,714 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Central Park & Museum Beauty. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Central Park & Museum Beauty pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Central Park & Museum Beauty?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and balcony or patio.
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