I just rented Nikko's apartment and it was great. Me and my friends rented for 3 months and it really felt home. The neighborhood was very calm and residential. The apt is a fair 15 minutes walk from the subway station.
It is fully furnished and they have the best couch ever. We couldn't be in a better place to start our NY experience.
Nikko is fantastic. He would help with any doubts we had and really made an effort to make us feel as comfortable as we could be. A great choice.