A cheaper way to experience New York,it is cosy with character and only about ten minutes on the subway to Times Square etc.Kyri was helpful and gave us some local information about nearby places to eat etc.The area has some really nice cafés and little shops as well as chains such as Starbucks,McDonalds and Subway.It was very cold when we stayed but the apartment was nice and warm except for the bathroom area.The subway noise throughout the night was noisy and not something we expected.We did get used to it to a degree though.The subway is about five minutes walk away,if that.The worst meal we had was at the nearby McDonalds,really bad service and the food was cooked to about an inch of its life.The grill two doors down is lovely and the food and service is great. We also used the local supermarkets and most things you can buy in the area.