It is no wonder that Julia's place is frequently booked! The apartment is well-decorated, clean and inviting. I felt completely safe in the neighborhood, and it was an easy walk to the 2&3 express trains to get to Mid-Town. It is also easy to access the Metro North at 125th street, if you wish to go north to WestChester or Greenwich. Great restaurants near-by as well, like Red Rooster and Sylvia's. There are children in the building, so it is not always perfectly quiet, but the other residents were very respectful, and there was no noise during the night. I highly recommend this place, and would stay here again on a visit to NY.