This place was exactly as pictured - creatively staged with lots of great art! The location can not be beat. As a former NYer, I know the area well and its proximity to the subway and multiple bus lines make it ideal for a guest stay. It is also located right above a small grocery store and walking distance to several coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants. There is also laundry in the building. The proximity to all those things are worth gold; if you understand NYC, convenience is everything. However, the functionality of the place left alot to be desired. The futon was so stylish but so hard to sit on; I couldn't imagine anyone sleeping there. And the main bedroom bed was also not the most comfortable (to me). It had a foam topper that dipped in the middle and sides. It also seemed as there was little thought put into some things - kitchen dishes that did not fit or warm in microwave and bedsheets that were worn. Overall, I would recommend for short stays less so for longer ones.