The apartment is a short walk to a subway direct to Manhattan. Taxi from Newark for a family of 4 ran $86. There's a good grocery nearby, close to good food and coffee and the Children's Museum and Brooklyn Museum. The apartment was clean and ready for us, and we received a warm welcome and the occasional knock to see if we needed anything. This was a perfect base for a family trip to explore NYC. Everyone slept well, and the apartment was comfortable to rest in after a long day of running around.