The apartment is spacious and comfortable, which is not always the case in the NYC area! Just note there is no A/C in the room and it gets quite warm, especially on a hot summer night like when we were there but a fan should do the trick. The neighborhood is vibrant and active but do t worry, you can sleep comfortably without noise. Fiorentina gave us some good recommendations for places nearby. They are great hosts with a beautiful apartment.