We were a group of 4 and found that this apartment suited our needs perfectly. We were in NY to explore and the apartment was a good base, given that we were never going to be able to afford Manhattan prices. A 5 minute walk to the subway made Manhattan accessible within 20-25 minutes. The local area has numerous restaurants, shops and other facilities and we enjoyed eating out locally. The street was quiet but nearby areas were quite lively. We had no problems at all, either with the apartment or within the area. Our host Alexa was welcoming, easily contactable but not intrusive. All was very much as described in the blurb.