Deirdre's apartment is a great base to explore Manhattan, just a few minutes' walk from the subway and only 10 minutes walk from Central Park.
The neighbourhood is much more 'real' than many touristy spots, but it's a great place to get a feel for how the locals live. There's several good coffee shops and restaurants, Deirdre can recommend more too.
The apartment is homely and contains everything you'd need for a stay. Recommended.