We enjoyed our stay at Jillian's studio and would make that our home base again. Large north-facing windows amd glass French doors made the studio cheerful, the building's steam heat made it cozy, and the freshly varnished hardwood floor was clean and inviting. It had all the necessities and no clutter! The 2-burner stove/countertop/sink and kitchenware were very convenient for our 5-night stay. Being only 1 subway stop away from Trader Joe's on E 14th and 3rd Ave made it easy to set up camp, but restaurants of every nationality tempted us to eat out constantly. Excellent access to buses and subways. The street noise does rise to this 3rd story apartment, but the street was always safe. Don't miss Veniero's Italian pastry and Tompkins Sq bagels nearby; Prince tea house just downstairs is nice for a casual meet-up.