After deciding that I was going to relocate from New Zealand to New York, I was hit with the task of finding safe, clean, and affordable accommodation in an incredibly overpriced city. Finding MaryEllen's apartment was the best thing I could have done - the location was great, less than a 1 minute walk to a major subway line, safe, well-lit, very clean area. MaryEllen's building also has an elevator which is such a lifesaver after all those steps you take getting around the city! MaryEllen and her family are also so generous with their time in assisting you with advice on how to get to the places you need to be. This was my first AirBnB experience, and it couldn't have been better!