The apartment is very well located, close to the WTC and in a quiet street. The building is old and noisy (renovations). The apartment itself is modern and well equipped (except for the kitchen, which is old and very small). The bathroom smells like a dead carcass had diarrhea in hell. The host was very responsive and took care of every problem we had (lights went out, clogged drains, broken door lock). Don't count on the washer/dryer, they're not freely available to guests. The cleaning lady came twice in a two month stay, so be prepared to clean up yourself. Sofa bed is very uncomfortable, don't plan on using it for more than a couple of nights. The neighborhood is very safe, nice and quiet, but in the flip side there's no nightlife, not that many bars or restaurants nearby. It's a residential area. No play area in the building and no public parks within walking distance, so take that into account if you have kids. All in all I think you can find a better place for the money, but the location may be worth its shortcomings.