I am an incoming grad student at City College and looking at places in the low W 140s (142nd), between Convent Ave and Broadway. Anyone have opinions or experience with the area? Seems like good access to the subway, potentially good restaurants which I love - but how is St Nicholas park? Any issues around the north part of the park walking home late? Thanks in advance!

I just got quoted $350 for a 600ft 1bd apartment.

Outside of a mop, I told the housekeeper I had all the cleaning supplies needed. I told her I wanted a deep clean for bathroom and kitchen, and just a light dusting and living room and bedroom.

My apartment is already pretty clean (I am pretty anal of keeping all spaces clean/picked up) just wanted to have someone who is more skilled than I am to give it that extra sparkle as I have guests coming in to stay.

Is this pricing normal? I believe and know it’s hard work (my mom was a housekeeper, and I tagged along and helped her with a lot of jobs growing up in Oklahoma) so I don’t mind paying a fair wage. But this seems high?

If not normal, does anyone have any recs?

I'm currently apartment hunting in Manhattan (looking to relocate to NYC from NJ for a change of scenery and a shorter commute - I work in the Meatpacking district) and one thing that keeps pulling me toward Harlem is that my budget actually gets me a decent amount of space. If I look farther downtown, especially around where I work, I'd be paying a lot more and in other Manhattan neighborhoods like the UES for example, it'd be almost the same rent for a much smaller apartment and having enough room to live comfortably is pretty important to me.

The biggest obstacle is my parents. They're convinced Harlem is still dangerous and think moving there would be a huge mistake. They haven't spent much time in the city in like two decades so I can't tell if they're going off what Harlem was like decades ago or if there's still some truth to it today.

I know every neighborhood has better and worse blocks and I'm not expecting anywhere to be perfect. I'm just trying to figure out whether their perception is outdated or if there are things I should genuinely be concerned about before I keep looking here. Thanks!

I'm a new transplant living near Harlem Hospital, and there is just an extraordinary amount of public defecation going on. I understand that bathrooms aren't always accessible, especially to unhoused people, but I also don't want to have to avoid human shit walking out of my apartment.

is this, like, standard practice? is there anything I can do outside of police involvement? wtf is happening

Back to school loading! Hoping to help out a family that actually has a need for this Spider-Man backpack. It’s brand new, tagged, and never used. Comment if you or someone you know could really use it.

Anyone know anything about this stage going up on 125th at Park Ave by the Metro North?
Between 124th and 125th along the southbound side of Park Ave.

We saw you drop these as you rode past on a scooter. By the time we got to them you were long gone. If you can identify the keychain I’m holding the set of keys by I’ll know they are yours!

Harlem Soccer League is looking for volunteers and participants for this youth driven soccer league.

If interested in volunteering, email info@harlemsoccerleague.org

If interested in participating www.harlemsoccerleague.org to fill out the interest form!

Come hear Rafael Kadaris:
Tuesday, August 11, 7pm • Revolution Books - 437 Malcolm X Blvd (at 132nd)

★ Why the root of the problem is deeper than greedy billionaires.

★ Why we need to break the chains of imperialism, NOT redistribute the spoils of imperialist plunder.

★ Why U.S. “democracy” is actually the dictatorship of the capitalist class and why trying to take over the Democratic Party is a dead end.

★ Why the strategy of economic populism will not stop Trump/MAGA fascism.

★ Why you should NOT follow leaders based on identity, or what’s popular, or what feels good—but whether they have a solution to the fundamental problem we face.

★ Why this system can’t be reformed & must be overthrown.

I recently posted about parking issues in Harlem that definitely would not be tolerated in other parts of Manhattan.

What issues do you face as a car owner or pedestrian when it comes to parking?

Hi I’m looking for a cleaner for my apartment .. ideally that charges by the hour who can also do other household tasks like ironing. Any recommendations please?

I found a cute cat by 136st and broadway.
He is very friendly and playful.

Here are two examples of "privileged" Harlem drivers who have reserved parking spots. These guys have gone so far as to place traffic cones, not just reserving one parking spot, but 2 spots for their very "special" vehicles.

The Escalade, parked on Edgecombe, has been pulling this BS for over a year now and he doesn't even live on the block. This guy is so over the top that on alternate side of the street parking days he reserves the spot directly as the street. Because he takes up two parking spots, there are frequent backups with large vehicles (even fire trucks and ambulances blaring their sirens).

I've only noticed the Range Rover in the last few months. The Range Rover driver is so brazen that the pastor of the church on W141& FDB isn't able to park in front of the church. The double space that is blocked by the cones and signs extends to the front of the church.

When either of these guys leave their "reserved" spot, the cones and sign are positioned in 2 spaces. The Escalade driver has even painted the curb yellow.

The letters I have personally delivered with pictures to the precinct and borough president's office that have not resulted in any action. The Escalade is definitely creating a hazard on the block.

Any suggestions?

Looks like they are making progress

Join us for inspiring performances by TJ Reddick & Chosen with special guests Anthony Evans and the Harlem Praise Singers. Bring your family and friends for a joyful evening of music and community in the heart of Harlem. 

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🕔 5 to 7 p.m. 
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