This is a fantastic location in terms of wanting to have easy access to midtown New York by public transport. Negra is ourstanding with communication and responds very quickly and we really sensed it was a priority for her that we should have everything we needed. The apartment may be a basement one but is soacious. We were toasty warm and comfortable despite the extreme weather which saw about 10 inches of snow fall and temperatures hit new lows. The bed is extremely comfortable. We can recommend the Kinship Coffee shop on Steinway for its fabulous avocado on toast and NYCBCH on Broadway for great coffee and bagels. Thanks Negra (and Endo who cleared away the snow!)