If you're looking for an authentic place to stay in lower Manhattan (and if Josie's place is available) BOOK IT!
What you'll get:
A host that has thought of pretty much everything. You're staying in a little oasis in the middle of the city.
2 floors of space in the city! This SPACIOUS 2 floor loft is so much better than cramming into a barely 400sqft hotel room. You get to live like a local when staying here!
5 star on the cleanliness of the loft!
Comfortable beds, nice linens and towels. The bathrooms and kitchen has everything you'll need or may happen to forget to pack.
The living room and dining space are both great for winding down after a long day in the city.
Location is super convenient. Close to so many great restaurants and shopping.
ALSO if you want to take the subway, it's just a block of so away.
We had such a great experience. Would definitely book again.
All that being said, when planning your visit, remember this is NYC- you're not in the suburbs. Noise level outside was pretty minimal in our opinion. We had no problems with the bit of street noise (which you'll get pretty much everywhere in NYC, unless you're 12 stories up- LOL) There are street vendors pretty much on every corner in this area.
After our stay, and criss-crossing all over the city, I'd choose this location again over anything near TS. TriBeCa is a perfect spot!
So yeah- just book this location, it's great! ;)