We had the most wonderful holiday in New York. This apartment was in a very good position, near the little ferries and the PATH train stations. Although the ferry was very convenient, at $8 each for one way, it was a lot more expensive than the $2.50 trip charged on the train. We bought a pay per trip metro card, which you can use for up to 4 people, and just kept topping it up at the station as required. Beata was away whilst we were in New York, but we still had regular contact with her, so there were no problems.
Highlights were climbing to the top of the Statue of Liberty crown (book 3 months in advance), walking along the High Line in Chelsea, Top of the Rock, walking back over the Brooklyn Bridge, seeing Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and 'The Eagles' at Madison Square Garden.
For half price theatre tickets, we found the TKTS booth near South Street, in the Financial District had far less queues and you could book up the evening shows from 11am, or for next day matinees. The seats were brilliant. 15 rows back in Phantom and 5 rows back for Les Mis.
Macy's was a brilliant shop,along with Levi's, just wished we had had more time for shopping. Would highly recommend New York, and the Apartment was much cheaper than staying in Manhattan, and a lot quieter.