David's place was as described in the listing. You could sometimes hear humans and canines moving around upstairs but this wasn't an issue at all. The apartment felt quite spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Having the local bus stops very close was nice, although travelling by bus, ferry and subway to Manhattan most days can be time consuming. There were lots of little shops nearby for picking up basic food and drink supplies and having a proper oven in the apartment was a great asset. Subway and McDonalds are a pleasant walk away. I was a bit surprised at how hilly this part (at least) of Staten Island is but still, walking to and from the ferry is certainly possible and can be quite pleasant. I was also quite surprised by the cultural mix in this part of Staten Island but it was pretty standard for New York City I guess.