This is a great place, very spacious for our five grandchildren and us. I was very comfortable with the urban environment--people were friendly and helpful. The modern kitchen space was well furnished with pots and pansand kitchen appliances--we had breakfast and dinner there every day. Shopping near by. The trade off is a 13 stop subway and 3 stop bus ride from Manhattan if that is where you want to spend your time. For us that trade off was worth it to get the space and great kitchen.