I am a french lady , 58 years old, used to travel and quite demanding about lodging. I preferably look for "hotel de charm" .l stayed 2 nights with a chinese friend visiting me in this very nice and wonderfully located apartment. Check in and check out were very well organized and quite flexible. The apartment is very neat, beautifully decorated and we really feel at home. The king bed is very comfortable, my friend slept on the couch which is not a sofa-bed but still comfortable. Anyway, the apartment is more adapted and perfect for a couple.
I loved the neighborhood, very lively but quiet and relaxing. It is my third visit in NY and I really wanted to stay in this area.
I highly recommend and without any restriction Elle's apartment. Sure I will contact her in first if I come back to NY with my husband and I have already transmit this contact to my french friends.
Catherine