John is an amazing host, it was super easy to check-in and check-out at the time we wanted. The area has all necessary amenities, as laundry, just within a couple of minutes walking. The apartment is located just near the subway. In general, it is easy to commute to the center, it took about 15-20 minutes to get to the Grand Central. However, if you plan to go to Manhattan during rush hour, you may stack in jams.