The location IS great - basically 1/2 way between uptown and downtown; and close by to subways and Citibikes if you are feeling adventurous. If you don't want to do dinner out after a long day of exploring, there are countless delivery services that will bring food to your doorstep ( just not up the stairs... 🙂). If you plan to cook, know how to use a gas stove top - there are plenty of pots, pans, and cookware; no microwave, but the countertop oven worked well to heat up leftovers. The coffee maker is a lovely french press; and there is coffee at nearly every corner if you prefer. The apartment is clean and fresh, but there must be some smokers in the building. If you are sensitive, just keep the windows cracked and it is far less noticeable. As in most parts of the city, there are some questionable vagrants here and there...and since marijuana is legal in NYC (cannabis shops are ubiquitous - just around the corner), the unmistakable aroma is often present. All in all, the place was a great home base and we enjoyed our stay.