Lovely apartment in what appears to be an increasingly gentrified residential neighbourhood. American driver's do seem to like the sound of their own horns but other than the occasional honking and a neighbours radio when working on their yard it was very peaceful. Two local corner shops can provide the basics and there where some local cafe's and take out restaurants within a few min's walk. Really handy to have Journal Square an easy 15/20 minute walk with access to path to WTC or 33rd street so visiting NYC a breeze. Recommended.