This is not my first visit to New York, which is why I decided to stay in Brooklyn. During my short stay here I had an intimate experience of the city that trumped the Times Square experiences I had in the past. You'll be surprised how quiet the heart of the city can be, which let my small town background get a breath of fresh air after seeing thousands of people each day on the street. I was very impressed with not only the price of the cosy basement per night, but also how cheaply I could get breakfast staples and dinners in the area. In addition to the hoards of cheap and free entertainment in the area, New York was actually a very cost friendly trip, which was a wonderful surprise being a student on a budget. Even if you are set on staying in Manhattan I would strongly consider this apartment. Its a two minute walk to the Parkside Avenue station which will take you to Manhattan via the Q train. I traveled to other boroughs every day thanks to the unlimited week long metrocard ($30), which cost less than a single uber from LGA ($60.) Hopefully you'll get to meet Emily while you're here. She was extremely helpful when I locked myself out of the house at 11PM one of my first nights. You'll also have her to thank for the artistic and tasteful decor. When I come back to New York in the warmer months I'll be checking the availability of this place first.