SUPER close to the R-train (and the DN at night, when they run local). Very clean space, and spacious! Clean and warm (the thermostat is set to a comfy 72 during the winter.)
If you're in the apartment in the day time, you can definitely hear people walking on the hardwood floors above you, but most likely you'll be out and about exploring NYC. At night, the people above go to sleep, so we heard nothing.