Alexander’s apartment was great, and had everything we were looking for.
The neighborhood, East Village, has great bars and restaurants on every block. Alexander’s apartment is on a quiet side street, with quick access to the busy streets. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the several adjacent subway stops. With a short walk, you can reach any neighborhood in Manhattan or Brooklyn quickly by subway. Overall, the neighborhood surrounding his apartment is a great area to stay in.
The apartment itself is very large, with more than enough space for our stay. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. It’s on the 5th floor and the building doesn’t have an elevator. Therefore, the stairs can be tiring sometimes. This wasn’t an issue for us but could be for other staying at his apartment.