Marks townhouse is big, so if you have a large crowd of people to accommodate then it is a good place to stay. If you are planning on sightseeing manhattan and downtown New York, you might want to find accommodation somewhere closer, otherwise taxis and public transport can end up being pretty pricey. We had a broadway apartment booking cancelled at the last minute, so didn't have time on our side to try and find somewhere closer, but on the whole, we were in a safe neighbourhood in a spacious home.