We had a wonderful staying at Svetlana's place. It is really close to Manhattan. It is a very quite neighborhood and the apartment is really clean and neat and pretty and snug and... many good things to say. The host is sweet and kind and you can count on her if you feel lost or just looking for good advise on NYC. The roosevelt island is as beautiful as it is close so we loved taking the tram from Lexington Ave. & 59th to the way back home late at night. Highly recommend this place. If coming again to NYC... Svetlana's place will be my choice. ( hidden message for my favorite host..:I found the second black sock!!!)