The apartment is charming but a little further from Manhattan than expected but the apartment is a short walk (about a block) to the subway making it easy access. Quiet neighborhood. Great communications with Olivia and quick responses to all questions. Olivia was able to accommodate our early arrival time and late departure. A small grocery store was close and had late hours on some nights. Go to Madeline's cafe. It can be busy on the weekends but there seems to be enough tables. They have a little of everything and the coffee was good.