We loved the location--deep in Chinatown, away from the tourist mobs on Mott and Canal. Nearly all the folks we saw on nearby streets and in nearby restaurants were locals. It was so much fun to walk a block-and-a-half to get dumplings, with or without eggs, for breakfast, and there are a couple of close options for takeout coffee. GREAT restaurants nearby. We "discovered" Seng Seafood Restaurant on E. Broadway. Great dim sum at reasonable prices until mid afternoon. And we were the only patrons of European origins each time we ate there. And for vegetarians or vegans, there is Bodhi on Mulberry (where we ate) or Mott. Great dim sum that is vegetarian compliant (with many vegan dishes). The #7 subway is a seven-minute walk away on well lit streets. Direct trains to Brooklyn or uptown on the West Side. Good connections to many other lines at Broadway-Lafayette station. Dan was a great host--he got back to us right away to answer our questions and to help us out. Oh, and the street noise was minimal. That, plus bedroom in back of unit meant absolutely no disturbance of sleep in the very comfortable bed. Highly recommended!