I sincerely loved staying in Carol's place! With regard to location, oh my goodness... there's Central Park just a few minutes away, the bus and metro right out the door and, most importantly, are plenty of places to eat and enjoy right around the block! (Might I suggest trying Milk Bar for sweet treats and ice cream up on 87th and Columbus, only a block or so away? It was featured on Netflix's docu-series "Chef's Table" and was just as incredible as they portrayed it to be!)
The building where Carol lives, with art deco touches throughout, is beautiful, and Carol's apartment itself is very inviting. The private bedroom and washroom were so incredibly spacious (something I know is a challenge to find in the city!) and incredibly comfortable to be in - I admittedly slept way too long most nights not just because I walked around so much, but because I was able to also drift off so easily! You don't have to worry about any intrusive noises from the outside, either. The only thing you may overhear in the apartment is Carol softly playing piano in the living room, which made the stay all the more relaxing for me!
As a host, Carol was wonderful - it was like having the perfect roommate for a few days. We'd come and go, work when we had to, said hi to one another, and struck up really nice chats (Carol is a great conversationalist to talk about anything and everything with!). And, she was always happy to answer and questions and make sure I had what I needed and knew where I was going.
I have visited/stayed/worked in New York four times now, and I can say, without a doubt, this was the first time I actually thoroughly enjoyed my time in the city thanks to a wonderful host and this perfectly-placed apartment. I very sincerely hope that when I return to NYC, Carol's place is available for me to stay at again!