We loved the apartment and all it had to offer. The location is convenient to the subway which we used everyday to get around Manhattan. The shops, banks and a variety of eateries are also close at hand which we appreciated after many long days exploring downtown Manhattan. Though we had to go further afield to find really good coffee! Starbucks just didn't come up to scratch. Despite the number of panhandlers, it is a safe and interesting area which we (Australians) found fascinating and the people in the street very helpful & friendly when we needed help in finding things/shops etc. Highly recommend staying here especially if you want a more local experience.