Was a little worried about the area, but never had any problems. We managed to get parking right in front of the apartment, and since we used the subway to get around we never moved the car. We did get a ticket so be sure to pay attention to the hours you can't be parked in certain spaces. The apartment was very nice and was the perfect spot for our trip. Cassy gave great recommendations for things to do in the city. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Cassy and the apartment.