I greatly enjoyed my stay. Kathleen has been very kind and welcoming in all respects. Her place is exactly as described. The room is large and offers much storage space. The room is oriented south (distant from the other rooms), close to the second entry door of the apartment, hence offers good privacy. The apartment is well equipped, to make the stay easy going. Notice, however - but this has nothing to do with the apartment/room itself ! - that the area outside is lively. There is a fire-station further down the road, a hospital and police nearby, so sirens can go off any time. 14th Street is lively in general, but the advantage is that you find everything down the street (foot, haircut, bars, etc.). 14th Street in front of the house is particularly nice because it has many trees along the road, which makes it a nice neighbourhood. Also, the location is great to explore the nearby East Village area, or running down east river if you are interested in sports. Note also that the building is a traditional NY townhouse, with much of it in its original style. So, for example, don't be afraid of steep stairs and a bit of a rough-going stairwell. But again, this has nothing to do with the apartment itself; it is about authentic NY environment. Kathleen's apartment is truly authentic too, artist-style with many photographs, books and music instruments. Finally, her cat Bella is very charming, too. If you are looking for a true NY authentic experience, ready to never resting life in 14th Street, Kathleen's place will be a good choice for you. Also, 14th Street is a good starting point to explore any area in Manhattan (Union Square, Greenwich, etc.).