Chris's place is in the heart of the Lower East Side which is my favourite neighbourhood in Manhattan. It is safe and vibrant, has so much history & great bars & restaurants. The apartment block was really quiet during our visit & we too were respectful of the neighbours. Although we arrived later than expected, Sean, Chris's friend gave us the keys with a smile! We were also allowed to keep our luggage in the apt until leaving for JFK which made for a much more relaxed stay. Nice thoughtful touches like a couple of umbrellas & bagels, cream cheese & water. We were hand luggage so the 65 steps weren't an issue but if you have heavy cases or can't climb stairs....but for us it was perfect! Would def book again if it's available.