It's hard to find an affordable place in NY for a group of people or large family to stay but this house solves that and was perfect for us. The main level is on the second story with the rooms on the third. The main level is plenty big enough for your family to hang out, make plans, eat or whatever you have going on. I think it was four blocks to the subway and you can take that train all the way to Oculus or the 9/11 memorial without having to change trains. It's in a regular neighborhood so there are markets to shop at if you want to make your own food and other places to eat as well.