If you are having doubts on wether the place is like the photos you are seeing, you do not have to worry about that with this place. It is exactly how you see and so much more (in a good way). I was looking for a place to accommodate my family trip of 10 and this place was just perfect! It had everything we needed. Towels for everybody, equipped kitchen, excelente bathroom and nice living room. In terms of stairs, at the beginning you have to climb around 5 steps to reach for the entrance, then to get to the apartment, you have to climb a second set of stairs (around 15). Close to train stations that take you to Manhattan and close to convenience stores, pharmacies, markets and restaurants. Very nice neighborhood, quiet and clean. We really appreciate staying at this place and we definitely recommend it to others.