The Harlem Flophouse – A Favorite for Families in New York

The Harlem Flophouse hosts weekend live jazz concerts in its ground-floor living room, transforming the space into a cozy club. Guests hear jazz music playing softly in their rooms upon arrival, courtesy of a Robertson style radio. The building also displays a collection of antiques and art that the owner, Rene Calvo, brought back from travels around the world.

Each double room includes a private sink, a wardrobe, a work desk, and garden views. Bathrooms are shared, with one bathroom on each floor serving two or three rooms. The Thelonious Monk Room is a named double room with period-specific woodwork and wallpaper.

The hotel is a 14-minute walk from Columbia University and 3.4 km from Central Park. LaGuardia Airport is 10 km away, and Yankee Stadium and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are within easy reach. The nearest subway station is three blocks away, with express trains reaching Midtown Central Park in under 10 minutes.

Free WiFi is available throughout the building, and the lounge offers books, games, and a shared TV area. The property operates as a shoe-free home, with guests leaving footwear at the front door. Parking is available, and the hotel provides key access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers for safety.

Connected rooms are available for groups or families. Each room has individually controlled air conditioning and heating. The shared bathrooms feature heated flooring and strong water pressure.

Entertainment: Weekend live jazz concerts in the living room

Rooms: Thelonious Monk Room with period decor

Location: 3 blocks from subway, 14 min walk to Columbia University

Policy: Shoe-free home with key access

Amenities: Free WiFi, shared lounge, parking available