We stayed for such a short time--getting to their place near 11pm and leaving the next morning around 6:30 am--but it was so worth it! Catherine and Karl have very welcoming spirits and we felt like we immediately knew them! The room was exactly as described and we loved ending the night with a warm cup of tea and shower in our private bathroom. They provided everything you'd need to feel at home--even toothbrushes! The apartment had a great location and we would have loved to stay longer to take better advantage of all that it had to offer. If we find our way back in NYC, they will be the first place I look to stay. We had the window open at night and could hear the subway, but it was not an inconvenience at all! It didn't run too often at night and when it did, I felt like it just added to the experience! It was more lulling than annoying. We also met a girl living in their building and she was very personal as well. This is a great group of people to share space with during your stay in NYC.