Ilana's apartment couldn't have been lovelier or in a more perfect location.
It was spotless and charming, and Ilana was very communicative and accommodating, even after I had to change my arrival time at the last minute. The building was quiet, and Ilana has a wonderful book collection you can enjoy while relaxing on the couch :)
The apartment provides a wonderful respite from the noise and overwhelming nature of the city, but is central enough such that there are tons of restaurants and attractions only blocks away, not to mention the subway, in case you need or want to venture farther. There were a number of great restaurants right nearby, so I just enjoyed the neighborhood. I only wish I could have stayed longer!