Wonderful stay. Apartment is very comfortable, everything you could need. Everything in perfect working order, clean and well put together. Eclectic and cosy is the best way to describe. However you do feel like you have space. As There is a generous sized bedroom. We were expecting more of a studio. So it was size to have the separate spaces. The building is gorgeous, probably the nicest in the area. Working lift was great and well appreciated over the hot summer.
Location is good, only a block away from subway: well connected Q and B lines which take you express into Manhattan. The area is safe and tidy, people and neighbours are friendly. A cultural area, lots of different ethnicities, which we loved. Lots of local shops and places to eat at all hours.
Lastly the cats; Vasiliy is a sweetheart. He is so adorable, so inquisitive and so gentle. He was the best housemate ever. He is showing his age and has a generous size milky cataract in one eye but you can't help fall in love with him. Oreshka is the other. Sweet natured sky little ginger girl. However she surprises you when she randomly runs up to you for a pat or just to rub past you. Both sweet, gentle cats that will not intrude or bother you at all. Unless you like that kind of thing like we did. A handy sticky roller is included.
Marina was very quick to reply to any needs we had and her friend Lisa who is looking after the apartment while Marina is away was also very helpful. Lisa is on hand if cats are less your thing.
All in all we loved our stay in NYC. We felt like locals and we would stay again or at least visit the cats again.. :)