Renee's place is lovely, stylish, very clean and comfortable. Renee and Sergei are welcoming, friendly and helpful both before our arrival and during our trip. It does make a big difference being greeted by someone friendly when you arrive from far away. In detail, great beds, well equipped kitchen and efficient washer/dryer. We were travelling with two children (5 and 2) who liked the place and 'the lovely people downstairs', The second bedroom was perfect for our daughter. We had a great meal at Peaches restaurant which is less than 5 minutes from the apartment and a great play at the park round the corner with swings and sprinklers. It's quick and easy to get into Manhattan. Concerning the neighbourhood, we found it to be perfectly fine in the daytime, a little bit 'lively' after dark. Having said that we had no trouble but did come home before 9pm every evening.