Giovani's apartment looks exactly like the photograph, but what you can't see is how comfortable the bed is. We slept really well all three nights we stayed in the apartment - thanks to that great bed and the air conditioner. It was very warm in NYC during our visit and after carrying our 4 huge suitcases (my daughter was moving to the city to begin college) up the two flights of stairs we were really hot. Within 30 minutes of running the a/c we felt great. The sheets, towels and pillows are all very comfortable. We were hungry the night we arrived and knew there was a supermarket nearby but didn't realize exactly how close it was until we stepped out of the apartment. It took 2 minutes to get to the store. Within a 5 minute walk you'll find a huge assortment of shops, restaurants, coffee, and a subway stop. In that neighborhood we bought much of what my daughter needed for her new apartment. The neighborhood was friendly, quiet, and we felt safe walking around during the day or night. The commute to the NYU campus took us about 30-40 minutes, depending on time of day. We never met Giovani but did meet two of his family members who were very friendly and helpful, especially helping us figure out a key snafu. Netflix was a nice diversion at the end of our busy days, and wifi worked great. As we walked around the neighborhood we noticed many building were being renovated; it seems like an area on the verge of being "discovered" (and rent increases) but for now, it's a great value. Highly recommended!