located in the very uptown of Manhattan. Best location for getting to midtown(downtown) by the A train express subway less than five minutes around the corner. from the apt to midtown in less than 30 minutes.all places of interest located right off the A train including theatre district/times square ,full of police prescence. return A train local(at nite) about 40 minutes. subway patrolled by trio of patrol officers.felt safe in subway and the neighborhood. the A train has easy links to all other four boroughs. apartment three easy flights up. spacious, comfy with very big flat screen and nice seating area. bedroom large, good bed. quiet neighborhood and neighbors. grocery store near. plenty of take away menus provided. good refrigerator,stove. police station nearby.big city life. be alert.same any city.don't bury your head in cell phone in subway, walking. don't stop to answer about directions or what time it is while downtown. i would stay again. perfect for theatres