We had a great stay in Christiana's apartment from Aug 6-13. The location was excellent and was only a 3-5 minute walk to the Marcy Ave. station that is 1 stop away from the lower east side of Manhattan. We definitely got our money's worth one-week unlimited Metropass. A cab ride from LaGuardia cost us $25.

The neighborhood was pretty quiet and felt relatively safe amongst the many Hasidic Jews who live nearby. We came back well past midnight on the subway several times and didn't feel unsafe.

The place was a bit smaller than I expected from the pictures, but was still enough for two people. The bedroom fits only a full/queen bed and a few feet of space from the closet. The bathroom is small and has a tiny sink with not great ventilation. We encountered a few roaches in the bathroom, but there was bug spray there to help ward them off. The living room was a decent size and was a comfortable place to relax after a long day exploring the city. The kitchen is definitely suitable for cooking a meal, but there isn't much counter space and no microwave for reheating leftovers easily. The only thing I should have paid closer attention to in the listing description was that her apartment does not have air conditioning, which led to really warm nights when we stayed there. However, she did provide a fan right next to the bed, which helped a lot. Also, the internet connection was fast and reliable.