B. was pleasant and helpful both before and during our stay. She emailed us with useful suggestions of where to go and what to see. The description of the apartment was accurate (we were glad it is on the first floor); it is conveniently located on the Upper West Side, just 3 blocks from the subway, a 10-minute walk to Riverside Park, and a few blocks south of Columbia. It's a quiet, safe and walkable neighborhood at any time, day or night. Two French bakeries, Absolute Bagels (the best in NYC!), and numerous restaurants are very close by. While we were there, remodeling of the hallway was in progress, a very attractive transformation. Washer and dryer are downstairs; use with a refillable card. The apartment is well stocked with kitchenware, for those who like to cook (we didn't!). The bus terminal to La Guardia is 1 1/2 blocks away and you can use your subway card: a big saving on taxis. We recommend this apartment and B. as its host, and hope to return on our next trip to wonderful NYC.