Charming place in a great location. Lot's of restaurants and close to lower manhattan and midtown. NY can be quite loud, but the lower east side is a nice break from the noise especially after a long day of walking, which brings me to the stairs. The only part about this that could be challenging for someone is if they are not up to walking or have any impairments. There is no elevator. Other than that it's a great place for the location and the price, especially around the holidays which is one of the busiest times in NY and finding a place to stay at a decent cost for a couple days can be difficult. Definitely reccomend it for a couple or one person who is looking for a place to just crash or short term stay.