To start off I'd would say do more research on what area you need to be in.. we stay here not know anything about NY.. its about a 15min walk to the metro trains and 15 minutes to the buses.. Now the house.. This is a good place to stay if you don't plan on using it for anything other than somewhere to sleep. And if you need more than one bed make sure you call dibs on the queen. The twin bed is in a very small closet like room that gets hot and the Slats tend to fall out from under the mattress if u roll over.. No television at all in the appartment.. and if the upstairs is rentented just be sure to shower first in the morning cause hot water is limited.. We showed up Friday night to the neighbors having a party on the next stoop over with loud music until about 1030pm and again Saturday night.. Sunday no music but out talking.. nothing during the week though.. not a bad neighborhood he walked to and from everyday with no problems.. overall it was a place to sleep .