We had a great time with Allegra while in NY. The apartment was under remodeling at the time but Allegra warned us and even gave us the chance to cancel in advance. She was a great host giving us tips on where to go and what to see, or when sharing her kleenex and tee with us. The neighborhood is safe but perhaps a little far from the center, although it adds up to the experience to live uptown. We would definitely stay with Allegra again :)