Stav was a very friendly host who welcomed us into his apartment and took a more than expected amount of time to make sure we were comfortable, understood the amenities, and where to visit, eat, tour, etc. The neighborhood was "typical" of NYC - if there is such a thing...restaurants, groceries, etc right there within walking distance. The views from the skydeck were incredible.

The unit itself was as advertised, great setup for a family. The occupants of the building were probably more of the young professional crowd - there was a party next door on our last night, and normally that would be a big issue. However, being in NYC, where celebrating life after a long week is almost expected, it wasn't that big of a deal.

If you are sensitive to noise though, just realize that living in the city does mean you will have your share of honking, sirens, and general traffic background noise. A good pair of ear plugs did wonders :)