This is such a great place. I worry about making such a high recommendation because it might not be available if I ever want to rent it again. Maxim is the perfect host and speaks very good English and helped me pay a traffic violation which I could never have done without his most generous assistance. This apartment is on the fourth floor with lots of stairs, but it’s location is perfect on a quiet street with no traffic and no noisy drunks at night. It’s an easy walk to the subway, and there are handy shops almost next door. If I had the money I’d try to buy the place.