Jesse’s place is located 2 blocks over and 3 blocks down from a central subway station. We felt very Safe, place was clean. We came back on the subway as early as 4 and as late as 11 pm! We felt safe. As with all big cities, there are street people, people on drugs, etc. Be aware that there are people around Times Square selling and smoking marijuana openly. Be careful if traveling with children. Also-no public bathrooms except in the parks and some grocery stores and a FEW large build. Plan ahead.