We had a great time in NYC and the apartment was really nice. Great restaurant recos especially Trade Union Cafe and Grandchamps! The distance to metro (bus is with metrocard for free to get to the metro) and Manhattan is absolutely ok. The apartment is clean and well-equipped! Unfortunately as any house in the US it is not that soundproofed. So when the family gets up in the morning you need to get earplugs (which are provided).
Thank you Shaila&Alex for hosting us!