We stayed for a week at Toms place. It looks as described in pictures, very clean, well kept, and nice. It is comfortable and really does feel as if you are in your own home. Tom kept in touch with me throughout our stay to see how things were going and if we had any concerns, that was kind of him. He allowed us to drop off our bags prior to checking in so we could explore the city. The place is very near a subway line (about 2.5 blocks), which made it very convenient to plan our day. There are a few small grocery stores nearby for small items, and a larger grocery store across from the subway station for produce and such. We are comfortable in large cities, so we did not feel unsafe, however, it is not a quiet suburban neighborhood, it is busier than others so one will encounter different kinds of people. Something to note if you are coming back late in the evening.