We've just spent 5 days in NYC for New Year's Eve at Bill's place and this is definitely the place to stay in Manhattan!
The location, wether not central, is perfect as subway station (line 2 / 3) is very close (less than 10 minutes walk) and will take you to Time Square within 15/20 minutes at the most. And the cherry on the cake : that's so close to north Central Park! We have had a wonderfull walk before to go back to the airport.
The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and very nice with typical houses with the so emblematic front stairs that we have all seen in american TV shows !
The apartement is exactly as nice and cute as on the pictures. Bill have build it himself from scratch! He has made such a wonderfull and neat place where you will feel home.
Bill is a wonderfull host, with a great a sense of humor. We have had a very good communication from the beginning. He is full of good advices, and will help you to find the best places or things to do around.
We definitely recommand this place.