There is no way to describe adequately what a great time we had in New York in general and at Anita's place especially. The apartment is perfect for a couple with its comfy queensize bed, but can also accommodate a third person. It provides everything you need, even fresh water and bread were in the fridge when we arrived. Anita and her husband John are very decent and kind people who made our stay really comfortable. They are always willing to give advice and have a chat when you meet them in the hallway or in front of the house, and remember: That means they never really stop working! We really appreciated the welcoming atmosphere they created for us. Even on our last day, their hospitality didn't stop: We had a rather late flight, so Anita stored our luggage for a couple of hours after the check out and even called a cab for us when we finally were ready to go to the airport. Thank you again for everything!!! It is true that you hear people talk and cars drive on the street in front of the house even at night, but it is mentioned in the listing and also very much normal in a big city like this. If you are looking for a perfectly quiet holiday, maybe New York isn't the best choice – you are bound to notice there are other people around ;) We also enjoyed the neighborhood very much! First of all, it is safe, even at late night, and also very convenient with several supermarkets, delis and a pharmacy close by (for all of you who are not from the US like us, pharmacy means not only pharmacy, but also drugstore with extra treats like ice cream and chips!). Don't miss to check out the bakery on Kingston Avenue (five minutes away) with its kosher bagels and cookies for breakfast – yummy! If you are staying longer and did not bring enough clothes with you, it is also no problem since there is a laundromat just one minute away from the place. They even offer an affordable same-day laundry service so you do not need to bother yourself with washing your clothes, which is just great and gives you even more time to explore the city. So, thumbs up for the area! There are several bus lines just around the corner and the next subway stations (Kingston Avenue and Sterling Street) are just a 10-15 minutes walk away. They provide good and fast connections to Manhattan to see everything that delights the heart of a tourist, but also to other places. At every station, there is a service point of New York public transport and also free Wi-Fi, both can be really helpful when you are new to the city and are trying to find your way around. Yes, you will probably spend a bit of your time in the subway, but for one thing, this is interesting too (don't you want to...