Samuel's place was great, and he was really responsive to what we needed! We didn't have any issues with the sound. As long as you're not a sensitive sleeper, the elevated train was not an issue. It's pretty close to a subway stop (the F train), and it was nice to have Samuel's shop at the bottom of the building in case we needed anything. It was a good location to be near Nolita and Chinatown, and good value for what it was. We definitely got a workout from the stairs haha. There are a few cool restaurants and bars nearby the apartment too.
The apartment itself is perfect, a great sized place. His decor is really cool and it’s exactly as it looks in the photos! We had a great stay.