It was a wonderful first visit to NYC! Nichole's place was exactly what we needed - delicious food everywhere, and we took the subway everywhere from about a block from the front door! We took the subway to Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Wall Street, East Village, Brooklyn, Broadway - you name it (usually a straight shot without having to switch trains). The neighborhood was a nice break from the Midtown craziness - we highly recommend this property for solo travelers and couples to complete your NYC trip!