this apartment felt just like home. everything we needed was there. including thoughtful touches like umbrellas. there is a front desk that is staffed 24 hours a day and it's a security building. amanda was always available by text if we needed to check in about something. this is her own apartment, but it is also arranged to be comfortable for guests. you'll have plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable. having two identical fully equipped bathrooms was fantastic since we were three women who are girly (i.e. time spent on hair and makeup) and need a bit of bathroom time. the location was near enough to multiple subway stops. we felt safe in this neighborhood. folks were friendly in the quirky way that new yorkers often are. but it's very urban with urban smells and sounds. if you're a midwestern suburbanite, you might not be comfortable with the location. we personally loved the close by new york pizza and chicken places, and super cheap trendy shopping available for the 18 year old who was with us. it was about a 5-10 min walk to various subway stops and then a 25-30 minute straight shot to times square area and other central locations. we'd definitely stay here again. there was AC too...which we needed a little bit even in early october.