Cathy is an excellent host who respects her guests privacy. Upon arrival, Cathy introduced herself to us and asked if we required anything else during our stay.
Her apartment is very nice and very clean and it has everything that is required whilst away from home.
The subway stop is just a 5 min walk away and the train has you in Manhattan in 20-30 mins ( depends if you get the faster A train or the slower local C train). The subway is $2.50 each way which is excellent value however if you prefer to get a taxi back at night (recommended) a yellow cab will cost $40 - $50 however if you register for Uber before you leave your home country it will cost between $25 and $35 and the cars are more comfortable and modern.
The locals in the neighbourhood are friendly and will have a conversation with you if you talk to them but mostly people will keep themselves to themselves.
All in all we would highly recommend Cathy apartment for your stay in New York as long as you don't mind the travelling back and forth to and from Manhattan.
Many thanks Cathy for the use of your excellent apartment.
Ron and Carole
Edinburgh
Scotland