I highly recommend renting from Ralf and his BA4U crew. Our "urban escape" apartment was clean and well appointed for our week long stay. The only thing we missed was a full freezer (the mini fridge has a small ice box though), but it's not like our helado made it home before we ate it anyways! There was also a hairdryer which was a big save for me.

As for convenience, I'll give it an A+. The building is only a short block and a half from a subway stop, there's a small grocery store across the street and a big one a few blocks away.

We came as tourists and felt very safe staying in the immediate area. I was concerned about noise after reading reviews, but it really wasn't bad since it's high up and this unit doesn't face the street. Either way, you're staying in a huge city; there is no silence!

Ralf was a great help with getting us set up to see the city and accommodating us even with our crazy departure schedule. The team went above and beyond our expectations to help us have a comfortable and safe trip. Thanks!!!