If you want to avoid the noise and traffic of Manhattan you might want to consider Steve's place. The apartment is clean and well looked after with comfortable new beds, linens and plenty of towels, The windows are all brand new with retractable blinds and there is access to a small private balcony. It is a ground floor apartment but the neighborhood felt very safe and quiet and we felt totally secure. It's a short 3 mins walk to Vernon Ave where there are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and the subway into the city The Yoga Room is around the corner and the East River is a short 7 mins walk and offers a wonderful park, running trail and views over the city. The owner was super responsive and I would thoroughly recommend staying here. Thank you Steve and Brian!