Mei place is comfortable, roomy, in an area that was safe day and nights (we were out at 1am with our 14 yr old daughter, no issues)… and SUPER quiet …we had quick access (5 mins walking) to A LOT of public transportation … we only used public transportation or walked the whole 6 days we were there(check out “omny” online for great info on using NY public transportation cheaper- need to set up an account, but worth it if using more than 12 times… subway and buses on multiple lines to go up or downtown - about a 20-30 min ride to just about anywhere you want to go- we were able to get all the way from LaGuardia, airport for $2.75/ each, using the free Q70 and the subway - i think with getting on only 1 subway) and the top of Central Park… there is a couple of little stores close by/ within walking distance to get food to make (best one on 116- about 12 mins walking)… jfyi - not many restaurants close… restaurants and target, TJ Max, whole foods by amazon and other places to shop on 96th - subway and bus access to those - we walked home, took about 20 mins) like others have said, the building is older, and had some “smells” in the HALLWAY, but NOT in the apartment … we had the windows open the whole time we were in the apartment for cooler/fresh air, and we’re so surprised how quiet there area and neighbors were… no cars or sirens or people yelling… also, no bugs flying in … it’s not the 5 star Marriott… but if you wanted that you wouldn’t be looking here… this is a great, inexpensive roomy New York apartment, that’s safe, and we enjoyed our time