Amanda's place was/is great. Perfect for my needs, and a location that is better than anticipated, much closer to mass transit than I thought. The neighborhood is very quiet, with plenty of good restaurants, coffee, and bodegas around; even managed on-street parking (though if we didn't there are plenty of garages nearby). The apartment was clean, comfortable and it was easy to check-in. I've bookmarked the listing for future trips to NYC.