The aprtment is much better than as you could see in the photo. On first it is really in downtown, in nolita, an amazing part of new york, the perfect place to walk around and spend time without metro and bus to discover manatthan. We been there for work and it was the perfect location. Than we spent 4 days of vacation and we felt like in our home, feeling the deph spirit of the town. Apartment was very clean and living room very nice and confortable too. We'll be back for sure, Thanks Brian! ps... 5th floors without elevetor it been not a problem for us.