Our group of 12 stayed here during a busy September weekend. It was a perfect stay. The caretaker checked us in and was there to help us with check-out as well. Fairway and Trader Joes are literally one block away. Subway is five minute walk. The building is located on a quiet residential street with other historic brownstones. The garden was perfect for an outside dinner with close-up views of the Empire State Building. I would highly recommend this apartment/building for any large group visiting Manhattan.