Great place to stay if you want to be right in the middle of everything. The subway is only a few feet away and it has a direct line to Manhattan. The area has alot of great bars , there's one literally right next door. Paul is a great host that is very flexible. I was two hours late for my check in , and he didn't give me a hard time . The area might look run down and old, but it has alot of personality, and it's pretty safe to walk around . The subway runs right outside of your window so if you're very sensitive to loud noise you might want to consider that . The apartment is very clean and has everything you need. If you want to have a real New York experience, I recommend Paul's place over staying at a fancy hotel in Manhattan.