John's place is absolutely wonderful! Was the perfect place for my mother-daughter getaway this past weekend. We absolutely loved the neighborhood, walking distance to Gaslight and the East Village. Lots of good restaurants, cafés, and coffee shops nearby. Great value, especially since it is a two-bedroom in a centrally located area. The spiral staircase is an awesome touch, but would not recommend for small children or elderly guests. Make sure to save the welcome letter on your phone so you have easy access to the entrance codes in the building.
One thing I will say is that the neighborhood is in the early phases of gentrification, so there is a visible homeless population. At NO TIME did I feel unsafe due to this, the building is VERY secure. Just want to use street smarts (like you would anywhere) especially while walking around at night.