I've stayed at Juans' place for 3 months while working on a project in the Financial District, Manhattan. Commute from Uttica to Fulton is lengthy at times (20 to 30 minutes), but then again, the city is so big, what do you expect! The apartment and neighbourhood are just great. People are really friendly and open, an overall good vibe buzzes on the streets. I had a great time and would definitely recommend this apartment if you are staying in NYC for a longer time. Commutes to the sorts of Central Park take about an hour from door to door, which might be too lengthy if you are only staying for a short time and prefer sightseeing the Manhattan side.
Steven