We really enjoyed staying in this convenient location and colourful safe neighbourhood. Blanca and Teddy's studio and one bedroom apartments are both very comfortable and clean with natural sunlight streaming through the windows and a good space for a couple. It is also quiet at night for a restful sleep after a day of touring. There are kitchen amenities should you wish to cook meals if staying for awhile. Restaurants and supermarkets are close by. Blanca and Teddy are very helpful with any information that you require plus there are brochures and maps in the apartment.They are genuine people, kindly waiting for our late arrival from Australia and then upgrading us later in the week. We wish we could have stayed longer. I would highly recommend staying here for a taste of the real NY. More about our experiences of el barrio at ourtravelphotography.wordpress blog. http://ourtravelphotography.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/el-barrio/