Chester's place was exactly what we needed. The neighborhood was safe, it is across from a school so early during the day we could hear children, for us this was not a problem. The neighborhood is close to a subway station and takes about 20 minutes to get to Manhattan. The noise level at night was quiet compared to that you would expect from the city. I would recommend the apartment for no more than 2 people. Downsides if the following bother you may be that the bed is a full size bed and while there are multiple seating options the futon in the living room is a futon and not a couch and lacks extreme comfort, (we didn't use it much) The host themselves were pleasant and helpful.