Super nice private apartment in quiet neighborhood. Close to parks and subway lines.
Stayed for the NYC marathon and had a very relaxing getaway from the city at Rob's apartment. About a 10 min walk to the A train. We got a 7 day unlimited metro card and took the subway everywhere. It takes an hour to get to the South Ferry and an hour to get to Brooklyn, but otherwise the travel times aren't that bad. If you are interested in the Met, I highly recommend the Cloisters, only 10 min away. Oh and there's a great farmers market on Saturday! (May be seasonal)
One of my only complaints about the neighborhood is that there aren't very many good food options, so get food before you head in for the night or do your own cooking. There are grocery stores within walking distance.