Overall, Be's place was great. The location was perfect and the neighbors were friendly. As a lone traveler, I felt safe in the neighborhood and the apartment is on a side street and not the main road. The apartment is up a short flight of stairs so you can hear the street noise but it's not terrible. There are lots of coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and the train all nearby. It's also just a 15 minute walk to Central Park. Be is fairly responsive, however, it can take a few hours for him to get back in touch with you at times. Check-in was easy but I ran into a few hiccups initially that were resolved the first day. A few other things that could have been better... the pipes/radiator are loud and may wake you up in the middle of the night if you're a light sleeper. I was prepared for a small bathroom but this one is small! It can be a bit chilly but Be provides a space heater that helps to warm the room up a bit. Also, there's no microwave but I got used to and actually enjoyed using the toaster oven after awhile. My main concern was the mouse! Yes, I said mouse. I saw it twice during my 3 week stay. For the price, this place is okay. If you're looking for an apartment in Manhattan, this one should be on your list if you're willing to overlook some of these issues for a great location, safe and cozy apartment.