This is a great spot if you are planning on exploring the city or will be busy with work during the day. I booked this apartment during a visit where I would spent most of my day with family, and then would almost exclusively be there to sleep-- which worked out nicely. I would not recommend booking this place if you need a spot to work in for multiple hours during the day, though. The location is great, and the unit is in the back of the house, so you get very little street noise, aside from a standard siren here and there. During my stay, an alarm in the room next door went off every night at 12:30am, and this was never remedied by the hosts-- but I was able to manage with earbuds and the air conditioner on. The space is very cozy and overall fairly clean, but I recommend bringing your own towels, as the one's provided did not feel or smell very clean. In terms of value, I'd say this is a good spot to call a 'home base' while in NYC, but definitely not a great spot for a relaxing vacation. Check in/out was extremely easy, and aside from the alarm during my visit-- the building is generally quiet and pleasant! Thank again to James and Laureta for hosting!