My son and I went to NY to visit colleges and family. The location was central to everything we wanted. Fernanda is a charming host, helpful while careful to give you space and privacy. We had a large, bright private bedroom and sole use to the bathroom directly across. We shared the lovely living room and kitchen with Fernanda but we were rarely all there at once. She keeps the aprtment very clean and tidy. Of course you should be in fairly good shape to get up the four flights of switchback stairs but we didn't mind. We loved that the street was so quiet yet still only steps away from Columbus, Amsterdam, Broadway, Central Park, Natural History Museum, and many transportation options.