Outstanding apartment in a lively area of the city. The pictures are accurate and the piano is in tune. There are several subway stations within a 7 minute walk and the whole area is full of bars, restaurants, and cafes. The noise level from the bar downstairs is present on the weekends but was not loud enough to be distracting for me. A very good value and I would highly recommend Samir's apartment over a comparably priced hotel. If you want a taste of the East Village life this is the place to be.