Maria provided a clean, safe, and secure space. The kitchen was well appointed and contained everything needed, except for some sugar, salt and pepper. (We simply took a few extra packets at a cafe to solve that issue neatly.) Everything was clean and functional; the bed was extra comfortable and the air-conditioning was simple and reliable. Maria (or her assistant) met us in front, took us in, and showed us how things worked. (At my request she made me an espresso and dropped off a dozen capsules to see us through the week.) The location was superb; not far from the Metro, and bus 706 and 727 were literally outside the door. I would come back in a New York heartbeat.