Natalie was a good host, always quick to respond to emails, friendly, helpful & conscientious (before & during our visit). This apartment is a bit of a walk to the subway, but of all the neighborhoods we visited, we thought this area was the best place to stay ... close to groceries, banks, pharmacies and restaurants plus we felt very safe there. Quiet neighbors, and probably as good of a quiet street as one can get in Manhattan. The apartment had excellent lighting throughout and was very clean (bathroom immaculate). The kitchen had all the appliances we needed and although a little cramped for counter space, it was adequate for our light cooking. The bed was VERY comfortable (it is pushed against 2 walls which means having to crawl over the other person to get out, but this was not a big problem for us). Plenty of hangers, closet space, and drawer space. Was great for our one-week stay. We would definitely recommend this apartment for those who do not mind climbing 5 flights of stairs and who are not fragrance sensitive (cleaning person uses febreze, and although she did not use it for our stay, it is hard to eradicate febreze).