Bob's apartment is conveniently located at the intersection of two subway lines making it very easy to get downtown especially if you take the express A train. Washington Heights isn't the most beautiful neighbourhood but the people are laid-back and the apartment is very nice: garden at the back, lots of sunlight, high ceilings and hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, etc. It is a sub-let so there are personal items which I hadn't realized but Bob (and his family, who I met briefly) are very kind and helpful and it wasn't a problem.