This place was awesome, I seriously went in with a worried mind about it not being what the pictures were showing. However; everything looked just like the pictures. Furthermore, yes its noisy but hey! its NYC its everywhere. There is a small little mom and pop store right next to the apartment just in case you forget anything or need something to drink. The apartment was perfect for our huge family. Kids loved their own space and loved the real New Yorker feel there is to it.