I stayed at Henry’s place for the marathon, and it was very convenient. Walking distance to the race expo and Penn Station (which made travel between the apartment and Newark Airport super easy). It’s also close to a variety of attractions or a short subway ride from others. Being in the city, I expected some street noise, and it really wasn’t bad (I used earplugs Friday and Saturday nights and slept great). I traveled alone and never felt unsafe, even walking home after a Broadway show or early in the morning to catch the race transportation. The only real downside was something I don’t think Henry can control, so I don’t fault him for it—I could smell cigarette smoke, pot smoke, and cooking odors from other tenants, which was unpleasant. I ended up putting spare pillows against the door to help block the smoke from the hallway. I’m particularly sensitive to those things, so it may not bother others.