We had a glorious five days in Autumn's apartment. We had never really explored the Lower East Side and have totally fallen in love with the neighborhood -- great food, interesting shops, walkable and subway stations all around. GREAT mix of people on the streets. The kitchen is a bit minimal -- few condiments, no coffee maker. But we soon gave up our frugal plan of cooking at home for one meal a day because hey, it's New York, and there's delicious food all around and you kind of have to taste it to experience the wonder of the place (and unless you have a physical limitation, you'll be walking a LOT on your adventures, and working those glutes on the five-floor walk-up stairway).
Like every place in NY, there is street noise. Gosh they love to honk there! If this bothers you, be sure you have earplugs! The check-in process at the shop up the street was easy Cozy, safe and comfortable. Quiet neighbors. This is a good home base for anything you'd care to do is this fabulous city.