Ruth's appartment is perhaps not in an area you would at first choose for your visit to New York but with the subway only 6 mins walk away on a line directly to Manhattan you're never far away from the city action, and it's in a residential area with a nice park across the street. The traffic outside can be noisy if you're not used to it (cars passing and honking). The place itself is elementary but clean and roomy and the bed is sooooo comfortable! Like any AirBnB in NY you share with the occupant but we were hardly ever in each others way. Definitely recommended!