Allison was readily available to meet me for check in and gave me a quick introduction to the apartment. The bed was very comfortable, and although some reviewers have mentioned the sounds from the subway, that did not bother me, at all. (She does provide a "sound-machine" in your bedroom if you need it to sleep. I didn't. Allison and I communicated by text-messaging. If you have sample-sized "hotel" shampoo and soap, best to bring some for your personal use. If not, there are food spoors and bodegas steps away. There is no TV; the internet worked great. But who goes to NY to watch TV? From the subway station to the apartment it's a few minutes (less than five) easy walk on flat level sidewalk. The neighborhood is an eclectic mix of races and religions. One night, I did not return until 3 AM and the streets were still populated with people. For a clean and (to me) quiet) bedroom in NYC, it's a bargain. It is in Brooklyn so you may need to change subway lines depending on where in Manhattan you want to go.