We stayed a long time, 9 days, and the space held up beautifully. The entrance and stairs are not pretty, and people should be aware it's on the 3rd floor (though not steep) but once inside the space is a delight. Gabriella is a collector and her home is filled with a fascinating array of folk art and objects, bones, shells, masks, tapestries - and paintings and photographs.
It was warm weather and the ACs and cross-ventilation worked great, the bed was very comfortable, the refrigerator is large, it is easy to cook, etc. etc. You get the picture.
Oh yes, the area - the Lower or Lowest East Side - is terrific: lovely, full of life, energy and great places to eat and hang out. We loved Essex Market and how close we were to the Delancey/Essex metro stop ...