A great location in lower Manhattan with lots of Asian food choices nearby and a 24-hour deli very close. A short walk to Grand St and East Broadway subway stations. The apartment is older style, but has all the main things needed for a good stay, except laundry facilities. The wifi and air conditioning worked well, but we didn't use the latter much and slept on the main floor rather than in the loft. The room was bright, with a good view of the One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower), and secure. Patty was a great host, though we didn't actually get to meet her, very responsive to communications, and organised airport transport for us when we left (much cheaper than a taxi!). There was also a lot of info about restaurants and so on provided in the apartment. In general, a good, affordable apartment in Manhattan, with easy Metro access to the popular tourist spots, and no shortage of food nearby.