This is a great place to stay, all the basics were provided. We even had figs on our window. Clean towels were provided and the bathroom had a shower and a tub and everything worked perfectly. Everything was clean and felt safe staying there. We didn’t get a chance to go downstairs but it was nice to know we had access to other things. The subway is nearby which was great after walking all day. People do gather around the neighborhood, being in NY I think that is very common and for our stay we didn’t feel threatened nor unsafe. I would recommend to be cautious either way. Overall, we loved the place and would stay there again if we visit NY in the future.