Helen's place is as advertised! I'm the melting pot of the East Village, just a half block off a busy street of cafes, bars, and restaurants, yet very quiet. Also only 2 blocks from the 2nd Ave subway with access to the entire city! Helen communicated with us from start to finish and there were absolutely no issues. If you want a convenient, quaint and inexpensive place to launch your New York adventure, this is the place!