I stayed for about 3 weeks and Denise and her adorable little son Jayden were great hosts! Very friendly and helpful, Denise keeps common spaces clean, and was very accommodating with my check-in when I had schedule complications.
Jayden is young and active and you will hear him talking and playing and occasionally raising his voice for about an hour before school in the mornings and for a few hours in the evening when he gets home. As a teacher, this didn’t bother me and I think he's well-behaved for his age, but just a heads up to those who may not be big on kids.
As I mentioned, Denise cleans regularly but because the house is older there are some minor discolorations and residues in the shared bathroom and kitchen spaces. The nice thing is every room is stocked with disinfecting wipes!
The street noise can be a little disruptive Thursday-Saturday nights however it's nothing out of the ordinary for NYC.
There are two different subway stops within a few blocks, a few pharmacies to choose from, deli groceries and other eateries including a McDonald's super close, a supermarket and two laundromats also nearby. Very conveniently located in a friendly neighborhood where I always felt safe.
Overall, I am grateful for my stay. Denise has a very gentle, calming presence and it makes the atmosphere in the apartment very homey and comfortable.