Aryeh had his neighbor available to contact when we arrived, and we were able to the keys from her. We found great free parking on Riverside Drive, for the entire weekend, which was GREAT! The neighborhood and street where the apartment is located is nice and quiet, and there is a subway station (96th St.) within a few minutes walking distance. The subway ride to downtown is maybe 20 minutes, which is helpful. There are a number of restaurants and shops available within walking distance also. We enjoyed Aryeh's cat, Bella, who was very affectionate. :) It was helpful to have a kitchen, and next time we come we will go to the grocery store nearby to get breakfast items, to save a little money, as meals can be a little expensive in NYC (along with the income tax).