This apartment was perfect for my two-and-a-half month stay: surprisingly quiet (there is currently a construction site next door but once you were in the apartment you wouldn't know it, and little traffic/street noise), secure and cosy. It's petite (although I suspect generous by NY standards!) but well equipped, including most kitchen bits and pieces you might need, and has plenty of storage. Because it's on the ground floor and looks out into the air shaft it stays very dark all day - great for sleeping but for me not so great for waking up. My host was generally responsive to queries/requests but did not interfere otherwise. The location is convenient to transport and mid-town. Recommended.