The apartment was spacious and comfortable and met all our family's needs for a short stay in the city. Ed was a friendly and gracious host, rearranging his schedule for our late arrival. We were a little concerned about the neighborhood, but Ed assured us that none of his guests had ever had a problem, and we didn't have any issues. The apartment is conveniently located within a 10 minute walk of the subway, and Manhattan is less than a 25 minute ride away.