Solange's apartment is very spacious, offering a great stay for big groups. The two bathrooms were good, as were the bedrooms and the living room. We missed a TV for watching the World Cup, but it wasn't a big deal.
The neighbourhood might seem a little intimidating at first since it is not a touristic area, but we felt safe enough for a big city. Plus, it is very close to the subway station, markets and all.
We enjoyed our stay very much, except for one thing: there were cockroaches at the place, specially in the kitchen. NYC is a huge city and it was summer, so we know it is not an uncommon thing. Anyways, Solange showed great concern and not only sent an exterminator, but also someone from cleaning service after that.