Sam' place is perfect for a small family looking to take in Broadway shows. And with the C and E trains accessible from a very short walk it was also very convenient to sight see the rest of Manhatten.
We are a family of 4, including 2 teenagers aged 19 and 16. My wife and I took one bedroom, my eldest took the other bedroom and my youngest took the pullout couch. We out and about most of the time but also used the place to decompress for short periods in between sight seeing. And all the restos and bars of 9th are just around the corner.
Sam was very responsive and professional
Yes the building itself has some rather peculiar smells in the main lobby. The glass on one of the main entrance doors was cracked, and broken glass could be found up and down 49th. But this is New York so it really didn't bother us
From a value perspective it would be difficult to beat Sam's place, and we look forward to staying here again the next time we are in New York.