Good placed to stay. Was pleasantly surprised by the size of the apartment. The host, Rachael, was very welcoming. She lives in the building which made arrival and departure very easy. Very much as described and I can see why it is so popular. Just under 10 mins to the F train so a bit of a hike in the cold. We used buses a few times as the bus stop is right outside the door. The LES is an interesting mix of Kosher shops and modern bars and restaurants. We liked the area which seemed pretty safe. The coffee shop just next door to the apartment was a great place to start the day with a cappuccino and a pastry.