Wow - this is the most fantastic place to stay in NYC - so much character and very convenient to everything. Patty is a beautiful host and couldn't have been more helpful. She also has a delightful son who delivered fresh pomegranate seeds to my apartment one night :–) The view of NYC from the huge window in the apartment is amazing - you could sit there and watch the world go by. Soooo much better than a tiny anonymous hotel room. The ladder up to the loft sleeping area is sturdy and safe and it was fun sleeping up there. Chinatown itself is a vibrant bustling community and close to Little Italy, Soho, TriBeca, Lower East Side, Ground Zero - all fabulous places to explore. There are lots of great cafes, art galleries, shops within easy walking distance of the apartment and the uptown subway is close by so it didn't take long to get to the hub of the city. I would definitely go back to this place and thoroughly recommend it. Thank you Patty and Charlie!