Location, location, location! I didn't quite realize how good this was going to be as this was my first time to NYC. A small apartment in a previous brownstone mansion was so special. The space was more than adequate for my wife and I. (NYC is common for tight rooms). The original woodwork in the living room was great. I'm glad the bedroom was off to the back, minimal outside noises. This is an old building however, the heat and pipes creak and hiss when the heat is running, but that is part of the experience. We used uber and the subway for all transportation. Close to the subway station. If you want a taste of living in NYC, give it a try! Marjorie is a SUPERHOST!