Kim's place was for me a quiet haven in the whirlwind that is Manhattan. It's cozy, well decorated, and accommodating. Kim was very flexible: check in and out were both easy. The M14D bus is conveniently located a street away, and there's much to see and do within just a few blocks which can be easily walked. I recommend Hermana, a quiet bar with live jazz every night, located not too far away.
During the day the neighborhood is friendly and bustling. At night the streets are sparely populated (a contrast with nearby streets which often have several groups of people walking them at any moment even late into the night).