I LOVED my stay at Alice's place in UES (Yorkville area). The 1-bed apt. is spacious for its size, and serenely quiet since it faces into the block. I could barely hear the city outside. Neighbor noise is nil. The bed is perfect, and if you like TV, there are two TV's in the apt., both with cable. 86th St. will be your subway station. If you go downtown, take the EXPRESS line on 4 or 5. Time saver! Get a bagel at the corner bagel deli. Central Park is a 10-minute walk away. I'd stay here again.