This place offers the ability to sleep nearby NYC and travel there with good public transit(direct bus to Port Authority).
Indeed, Newark has its own issues - and I do think people should be aware and understanding of where they will be. Through my conversations with Lex, I am 100% sure she is aware of everything and does best to help her guests have a great experience, and that's a good thing.
I also think she is working hard on improving and further building her space, I am very happy for her - it does have much potential!
Additionally, did realize only upon arrival that the apartment hosts two guests， you do share the space with owner and the other guest.
Place could have been a bit cleaner - but again, Lex is on it!
Overall, good and affordable stay, one does need to know where one stays(not a bad area, but just to realize what's going on in Newark) and indeed, Lex is a very kind host, I enjoyed talking with her a lot.