Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Manhattan one-bedroom apartment with cat and plants
United States, Manhattan, New York
Pets
- Cat(s)
She is very good about sleeping through the night. Lately she has put on a few extra pounds, so her food intake measured now.
Dates
- 19 Apr 2025 to 8 May 2025 (18 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
Mature, responsible, experienced in pet care. Respectful toward neighbors.
Willing to keep apartment tidy.
No smoking is allowed in the building or on the grounds of Morningside Gardens.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Provide food and water for seven-year old cat; allow time to socialize and play with cat. Water plants and collect mail. Keep apartment reasonablyl clean.
What are the good features of the property and location
Spacious apartment, comfortable and clean, large balcony (there won't be many flowers blooming in April) Located on 8th floor in elevator building. Wifi in apartment. Quiet, well-maintained building in Morningside Gardens. Lovely grounds. 24-hour security staff. Convenient to several subway (1, A, B, C, D stations at 125th St.) and several bus lines. Subway ride is about 15 minutes to Times Square. Five-minute walk from Columbia University. 10-minute walk to Harlem and Apollo Theatre. Very close to Morningside Park, Sakura Park, Riverside Park, Grant's Tomb and Riverside Church.
Supermarket, pharmacy and other stores just steps away. Many restaurants nearby on Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
The kitchen is modern and has a dishwasher. The living room and bedroom are spacious. The bathroom was updated last year. Good water pressure in the shower.
The apartment has wifi. There is no cable TV but several channels can be viewed with an antenna. The TV has Roku which permits streaming.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Must be fond of cats and willing to spend time with cat.
Absolutely no smoking in apartment, in the building, or on the grounds. Morningside Gardens is a collection of six high-rise co-operative apartments buildings. There are quite a few rules that mostly have to do with maintaining a quiet residence. Airbnb rentals are not permitted; . There is a large laundry room in the basement.
The neighborhood is very urban, which means it can get noisy at times. In general it is fairly quiet by New York standards.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
31 January 2025
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Testimonials
A very pleasant assignment with an adorable cat
I spent ten days in october 19 to John's apartment with the adorable Lily. John is really a welcoming person and well organised. He previously sent all the information by email I will need during my stay : how to feed Lily, the apartment convenience, the building, the area and a lot of useful tips. It was a great idea because you don't have to deal with all this stuff after a long flight ! Lily is a lovely cat who needs a lot of attention. She was always on my laps asking for cuddles and it was really pleasant for a cat lover like me ! John's apartment is very well located in north Manhattan, close to Columbia University and Harlem. The neighborhood is very lively and you can find all needed : supermarket, coffees, restaurants, etc the area, Morningside Height, is well connected : two subway stations close to the apartment if you want to visit Manhattan or Brooklyn or both ;) I highly recommend this cat sitting assignment, you will really enjoy your meeting with John, a very nice person and Lily, such a lovable cat !
Florence, France, 10 Nov 2019
My West Side story
I have twice been a house-sitter for John. He is a very kind and helpful host and remains a friend. His one-bedroom apartment is spacious, well-equipped and comfortable. I like the Upper West Side location between the grand campus of Columbia University and the vibrancy of Harlem. It's not a tourist area, and that's a good thing for me. Two subway stations are a short walk away (including the express A line) providing excellent links to the rest of the city. Enough shops and restaurants nearby, and a few jazz venues. It's close to Riverside Park and Morningside Park (which almost connects to Central Park), so a good area for walks. There is a stop for the tour buses by Riverside Park. (I haven't met Lily the cat yet, as I stayed during the reign of Sophie, RIP.)
Roger, 22 March, 2019