The house is a classic New York townhouse, full of art and personality. It offers three floors of space plus a terrace garden. The owner is an excellent guide, both in person and in writing, to the many attraction within a short walk--cinema, restaurants, the Public Theater, coffee bars, etc. With the Union Square subway station around the corner, the house is ideally located for exploring the city. Don't expect the unreasonable--you won't likely find giant kitchens or hear pins drop in the East Village. You will get history, charm, and Manhattan at your doorstep.