Amy and David were lovely hosts. This is the top level of their home, so it is very safe and private. On arrival, David gave us an extensive orientation to the apartment and to life in New York, along with fresh bagels and mandarins. Any requests we had were quickly met. The apartment is as the photos depict. The decor is simple but comfortable. The kitchen is small but has all necessary items. The bathroom is old but the hot water is a great temperature and the shower has excellent water-pressure. (Note, that the shower is in a bath, so you need to be agile to get in and out of the shower.) The bedrooms were quiet as they face a private courtyard area and the beds are comfortable. The tv in the lounge-room has limited channels so I would suggest that if you have young children, a personal device with movies on it would be useful. The bedrooms and lounge-room are air-conditioned, which in summer was a blessing, although they were noisy. The four flights of stairs are good to get the heartbeat racing, particularly when carrying suitcases, however they are manageable and help keep you fit. The wonderful thing about this apartment is its location. We loved being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoyed the lifestyle of the upper west side. Each morning and afternoon, we would stroll through Central Park or walk along the Hudson River, feeling like locals. The area is surrounded by great restaurants and grocery markets. The subway and bus stops are just down the road, making it easy to get around the city. We loved our time in New York and, staying in a classic Brownstone, just topped it off! Thank you, David and Amy for sharing your home with us.