The apartment is neat and clean and brightly colored. Everything was exactly as described. The apartment is on the second floor so bringing our bags up was a small ordeal, but manageable. We drove, and there was a place on the street to stand while we unloaded. When leaving we actually got street parking around the corner, so that was helpful. The building is a typical NY apartment building. Sometimes it smelled smoky when we walked to the apartment and sometimes it smelled fine. Sheila can't control any of that though. In her apartment there was no bad smell, though you could still hear the neighbors doors slam occasionally. There are no blinds on the windows in the living room or kitchen, so be prepared to see the neighbors and for them to see you. There are blinds in the bedroom though. :). Our favorite restaurant is a couple blocks away, so that was great!! Trader joes is extremely close and that was wonderful too. Great place.