Home away from home, I enjoyed the stay. It is a really big loft with lots of space, communication with the host A+. I especially liked to be in a non-touristy part of NYC to soak in the real New York. Don't be afraid to be in East Harlem, it is as safe as anywhere else and I repeatedly spotted police officers every other block. Metro is 1.5 blocks away from the apartment and takes you downtown in 25 min. Go, take your chance, you won't regret it.