Contemporary studio apartment with a cheerful ambiance located conveniently near Times Square and Broadway (within a 5-minute walk). Situated in a pleasant neighborhood, this prime location offers easy access to various attractions. The apartment fea...tures modern amenities such as air conditioning, heating, and WiFi. Immerse yourself in the privacy of your own exclusive retreat, complete with a fully furnished bathroom, ample closet space, and a well-equipped kitchen. This exceptional gem nestled in the heart of Manhattan ensures a delightful stay. The studio features a comfortable double bed, a fully stocked bathroom with all the necessary amenities, and a convenient kitchen. Additionally, a table and chair set are provided, serving as a versatile space for dining or as a dedicated work area. We have also created a cozy corner seating arrangement where you can indulge in reading or enjoy the flat-screen TV that comes pre-loaded with popular streaming services like Netflix and HBO. To accommodate your personal belongings, a spacious full-size closet is at your disposal throughout your stay. The bathroom boasts a well-stocked selection of essential toiletries and fresh towels, ensuring your comfort and convenience. Hell's Kitchen, or Midtown West, encompasses a broader area within the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, stretching from 34th Street to the south, 59th Street to the north, Eighth Avenue to the east, and the Hudson River to the west. Apart from its vibrant atmosphere, the neighborhood serves as a vital hub for transportation, medical services, and warehousing, supporting the business district of Midtown. Notably, Ninth Avenue is renowned for its extensive range of ethnic restaurants, boasting a diverse culinary scene that includes Caribbean, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Mexican, and Thai cuisines, among others. Additionally, one can find Afghan, Argentine, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Turkish, Indian, Pakistani, and Vietnamese restaurants, creating a rich tapestry of dining options. A must-visit location is Restaurant Row, located on West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, where an abundance of restaurants awaits. Furthermore, Hell's Kitchen has long been a magnet for aspiring actors, further contributing to its vibrant and dynamic character. COVID-19 Commitment to Cleanliness: As we welcome you to our home, we have implemented enhanced cleaning practices to meet the health and cleanliness standards of Airbnb. We actively monitor our cleaning protocols and safety guidelines as an expression of care and commitment to our guests. • HOME LAYOUT • Single Level Apartment Studio Apartment, Kitchenette, Full Bathroom, Dining/Working Space • BEDROOM • The apartment is a studio unit. Common Area - Double sized Bed (Sleeps 2 guests) • BATHROOM • The apartment has a full bathroom and a powder room are supplied with bath essentials (shampoo, body wash), towels, toilet paper, and a hairdryer. • SHEETS/TOWELS • The home is professionally cleaned before every stay with clean linens and towels. Fresh new sheets, linens, and towels will be provided for your stay. We will prepare based on the number of guests. Linens (sheet sets for bed) Blankets Bath Towels Washcloths Hand Towels • KITCHEN & DINING • The apartment features a functional kitchen with basic appliances and complimentary coffee provided. There is additional seating that could work as a dining area or working area. • LOCATION • The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. Please be advised that there is no elevator in the building and is only accessible via stairs. The home is centrally located to the restaurants, shops, and other popular places nearby. 50th St Subway Station - 8 min walk Madame Tussauds New York - 11 min walk Times Square - 9 min walk Rockefeller Center - 6 min drive (0.7 miles) The Food Emporium - 6 min walk • PARKING • There is limited free street parking on a first come first serve basis, but a lot of paid parking is available. The only FREE parking is street parking and depending on the time of day, street parking may be hard to find. Please note that if you park on the street you must follow street sweeping rules (which will be posted). Below are nearby paid parking spaces: 415 W 45th St. - Valet Garage at Address: 421 West 45th Street 550 W 45th St. - Valet Garage at Address: 555 West 45th Street 333 W 46th St. - Valet Lot at Address: 333 West 46th Street 332 W 44th St - Garage at Address: 332 West 44th Street You will have to check with them individually about what their fees are. • SECURITY & SAFETY FEATURES • Our property is equipped with external security cameras to ensure guest safety. Rest assured, no cameras are present inside the apartment. Please also note that we have noise monitoring devices that do not record audio. Additionally, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are provided for your safety. • OTHER AMENITIES • The apartment comes with free improved and high-speed wifi, smart TV with streaming apps. The guest will have sole use of the apartment. Our team, Elevate Vacation Rentals, is available via Airbnb to answer any questions you may have. Time Square/Hell's Kitchen is an amazing neighborhood. The best of the city! This is the epicenter of NYC. Trains, buses and walk to anything you need within 5 minutes! Hell's Kitchen, also known as Midtown West, is a neighborhood on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is traditionally considered to be bordered by 34th Street to the south, 59th Street to the north, Eighth Avenue to the east, and the Hudson River to the west. The area provides transport, medical, and warehouse infrastructure support to Midtown's business district. Ninth Avenue is noted for its many ethnic restaurants. There are Caribbean, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Mexican, and Thai restaurants as well as multiple Afghan, Argentine, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Turkish, Indian, Pakistani, and Vietnamese restaurants. Restaurant Row, so called due to the abundance of restaurants, is located on West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. The neighborhood is a haven for aspiring actors. Many famous actors and entertainers have resided there, including Burt Reynolds, Rip Torn, Bob Hope, Charlton Heston, James Dean, Madonna, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, and Alicia Keys. PARKING We recommend not driving if possible as sometimes parking can be a challenge in NYC. There is limited free street parking but a lot of paid parking available. The only free parking is street parking and depending on the time of day, street parking may be hard to find. Please note if you do park on the street you will have to follow street sweeping rules (which will be posted). Below are nearby paid parking spaces: 415 W 45th St. - Valet Garage at Address: 421 West 45th Street 550 W 45th St. - Valet Garage at Address: 555 West 45th Street 333 W 46th St. - Valet Lot at Address: 333 West 46th Street 332 W 44th St - Garage at Address: 332 West 44th Street LOCATION We're located along 46th Street and 9th Avenue. I'm about 3 blocks (5 minute walk) to Times Square. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION You should take full advantage of the subway since it is so close and affordable. The nearest train stations are in Times Square on 42nd Street and 8th Ave (A, B, C, D, N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2,3,7 Trains) at about 5-minutes walk from the apartment, or the C, D,E Trains on 50th Street and 8th Ave. for a 9 minute walk. HOUSE RULES Please make sure that you go through the house rules prior to booking. • PETS: Pets (dogs/cats) are allowed for an extra pet fee of $100 per pet with a combined pet weight limit of 30lbs and up to 2 pets only. The unauthorized bringing of pets will have a penalty of $300 which will go towards the deep cleaning of the property.a • CHECK-IN: Check-in time is after 4PM. Early check-in requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If we're able to accommodate an early check-in, there's an early check-in fee of $50 starting at 10 AM. Please check the availability of early check-in prior to booking. • CHECK-OUT: Check-out time is before 11 AM. We do not allow late check-out as we schedule cleaning ahead of time. Any unauthorized late check-out will result in a charge of $50 for every 30 minutes. • SMOKING: We do not allow smoking inside the property or in outdoor spaces including the balcony, backyard, and terrace (if applicable). There is a smoking fine of $300. • NOISE: Please observe quiet hours after 9PM. Please be mindful of the neighbors in the building. If the police are summoned due to noise complaints, this warrants a possible eviction with no refund. • DAMAGES & LOSS: We would truly appreciate it if you could treat our home like yours. You will be responsible for any damages or loss to the property which will be deducted from your security deposit. Please advise us of any damage or loss immediately upon discovery. • UNAUTHORIZED GUESTS: Please make sure to book the property for the correct number of guests. Parties, events, or any kind of gathering are prohibited. Given the COVID-19 situation, no other guests outside the reservation are allowed on the property. • PHOTOSHOOT/MUSIC VIDEOS: This property is for residential use only and not for commercial purposes without the written permission of the owner. Please contact us directly for booking of events. • LOST AND FOUND: Please note that all shipping is at the traveler's expense. There is a minimum $25 shipping cost plus a $50 service fee. We are not liable for any lost items. Our team will do our best to locate your lost items after check-out. • MAILS & PACKAGES: We do not allow any mail deliveries or packages during your stay. • PRE-CHECK IN FORM: Guests will be required to fill out a pre check-in form which will require additional documents to validate age and card used for the reservation prior to arrival. Guests booked through Airbnb are not required to fill out the pre-check-in form. • RENTAL AGREEMENT: Guests will be required to sign a rental agreement prior to arrival. • SECURITY DEPOSIT: Reservations made through Airbnb and Hopper are not required to place a security deposit. Reservations made through other channels (ie Direct Booking, VRBO, Booking, Misterbnb, Whimstay, etc) is required a security deposit. • ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT THE HOME - Location: The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. Please be advised that there is no elevator in the building and is only accessible via stairs. - Baby Items: We have a pack-n-play available. This is subject to availability only and is made available upon request. - Noise: Despite the serene location on a quiet street near Times Square, it's essential to note the potential for noise from the vibrant lounge/bar downstairs, along with occasional radiator sounds during the winter season. - New York City Pests: Please be advised that it's very normal/common to see mice/rats in the streets of New York. Due to the continuing increase of the mice/rats problem in New York, (although rare to see one inside our apartment) we've also increased our efforts to help control them coming inside. Do note, we have a bi-weekly exterminator who visits the apartment, which means this could happen during your stay. - Visits and Unit Access: We will always notify in advanced should there be a need to access the unit and no one will ever enter without your approval. An exception is if there are fire or life-threatening situations in the building.