A truly authentic New York City experience, meaning the apartment is comfortable and secure and the building and neighborhood are extremely busy and vibrant with lots of character and realness. There's building/neighborhood noise to be had but if you're coming to New York and staying in an authentic location you should expect that and be prepared to appreciate it as part of the ambience and excitement. The TV offers all the streaming services to be desired, including Pandora, to help soothe the outside clamor. The hosts are very gracious and accommodating, there's hot water and a Green Line train stop a couple blocks away, as well as amazing Mexican restaurants (El Paso's happy hour consommé de mariscos and margaritas, heart throbs!) and last but not least Central Park all within arm's reach. . .what more could a NYC-lover want? Fuggedaboutit! (had to. . .;-)