The apartment is really nice. One feels like at home directly. The rooftop terrace for breakfast is the best feature. There is a wonderful view over New York. The hosts, Olivia and Bob, are really helpful and nice. They are the greatest. I would love to stay here again.
The area is calm to be on Manhattan. The streets around are nice and there are plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops. Apple Store is on the same street. The buildings in Nolita are not very high which gives the area a more welcoming atmosphere than the areas with highrises.
Black Seed nearby sells wonderful bagels for breakfast. Katz's Delicatessen is a wonderful breakfast/lunch/dinner place nearby. A real genuine delicatessen and a New York institution. They played in When Harry Met Sally there. If you want a real American breakfast try Clinton St. Baking Company. There is also a very good supermarket (Whole Foods Market) nearby. SOHO and Greenwich Village are within walking distance.