Alex place have everything for a comfortable stay at NYC, the place is as described by Alex and even better, really clean and have everything that is needed, the backyard definitively is best thing! About the area, it is located in a neighborhood with coffees, restaurants, shops etc... easy access to transportation to Manhattan. The communication with Alex was very good, he answered all our questions and was very attentive to inform us anything needed. Considering the options in NYC i will definitively recommend this place and hope to be able to come back.