My friend and I liked this appartement due to the big space, the oppurtunity to enjoy the sun on the stairs at the front door but most of all because pf the silence at night.
During daytimes this feels like a neighbourhood of the local New Yorkers. So different than Manhattan.
The time it takes you to travel to Manhattan is ok, about 30-45 minutes, depens on where you want to go.
There are enough spots nearby to have breakfast or diner. We like pancakes so had breakfast at IHOP in Church street. But do not go there in the weekends because it is supercrowded.
For dinner we recommand Parkside for nice pizza, salade and cocktails!