Cosy, characterful apartment with plenty of room (by New York standards). Great kitchen space where we cooked breakfast most mornings.
Bonus upright piano that my partner was able to use to keep his practice up while we were on holidays.
We feel fitter after the daily (sometimes twice-daily) 6-flight of stairs hike - but it may be a bit much if you have bad knees/ other injuries.
Location was ideal - close to our friends and shopping in Lower East Side and Nolita. A lovely area with a family friendly park close by, laundry a 5 min walk away, basic groceries round the corner and a few good cafes/ bars close too.