The studio far exceeded my expectations. Jeffrey and Anna Rita put so much thought into the quality of this space. Highly recommended. I also really enjoyed the ferry commute to the city and the simple SIR connection and drop off very close to the apartment.
Quick ferry recommendation ... get away from the masses of tourists and go all the way downstairs to the bottom deck (back side Staten Island bound and the front side NYC bound) for the best views of the city and the Statue of Liberty. Depending on the weather, most of the boats will allow you to stand outside by where they load bikes and large cargo. Just don't tell all the locals that I sent you to their mostly tourist-free zone. :)