Lucyano’s apartment is the perfect place for someone wanting to see the city and experience life as if you lived there. It is also a fantastic spot if you are in town for Mt. Sanai Hospital on Madison Avenue.
It is a mere 1.5 blocks (2 minute walk tops) to the nearest subway station that will take you downtown. The ride to midtown is about 15-20 minutes and if you want to go all the way to battery park it’s about 40-45 minutes unless you transfer to an express train then it’s about 20 minutes if you catch it at the right time. Bus stations are also in abundance near the apartment. A metro card for one weeks unlimited use can be purchased right there for $33. As long as you are ambulatory this is a great place to stay that is much more affordable and likely more safe than downtown. No vehicle needed! If you drive into town there is free parking along the streets, however finding a spot is like finding the end of the rainbow. Plan on paid parking near the hospital (8 blocks away) that runs about $40 a day, or unload at the apartment then drive across the city to a cheaper parking area and take the metro back to the apartment. We arrived in the middle of the night and it was honestly a bit scary at first. However after a few days of walking around the area (a lot) we never once had a problem or felt afraid again. It seems to be a safe area anytime of day or night.
Another perk is that Mt. Sanai Hospital is a mere 12-15 minute walk away if you need to stay for family or friends in the hospital.
Central Park is just on the far side of the hospital so it is also walking distance. The location is north of the Jackie O. Reservoir so you are a bit away from the festivities of the lower portion of the park, but is still beautiful as you enter the park at the East Meadow where the Covid Field Hospital from Samaritans Purse was set up during the worst of the pandemic.
Another weird but noteworthy aspect is the water pressure and the hot water in the apartment are divine. As in you almost never want to step out of the shower. The bathroom is also quite spacious which is rare for a NY apartment.
Being that it is NY city I recommend ese plugs and/or white noise/sound machines to help you sleep. Being close to the subway and buses are great for getting around but can affect super light sleepers.
I highly recommend staying here if you want the real NY experience. It is not a 5 star hotel so keep expectations real. If you go in looking for an adventure and want the real deal living experience for those that are not multimillionaires in the city this is it. I loved it. Enjoy your stay.