Ralph is right, his apartment is in the best block in the best neighbourhood in the whole of NYC! I've been to NYC a few times before and stayed in all different areas, and this was the hands down winner. There is so much going on in the area, and yet it was still easy and safe enough for us to enjoy it with our toddler son. Tompkins Square Park is brilliant for kids, and adults. The apartment is fantastic - it is so great that the elevator takes you straight up there, especially handy when you're juggling a pram and child. It's quite big by New York standards and really well furnished. The air conditioning keeps the place quite comfortable. Ralph went above and beyond in making us feel welcome, making sure we had everything we needed and making great recommendations for his favourite places to eat and drink. We would come back in a heartbeat. Thanks Ralph.