At first we missed the tv but it turned out to be fine for our quality time. The apartment is spacious and tidy and the kitchen is well equipped, perfect for our family of 6. The towels and bedlinen are so nice and soft, all the beds are real mattresses which made our stay more comfortable. We had fun with the puzzles and enjoyed the neighborhood a lot. For us that is the real NY. We went to both Manhattan and the beach several times during our 4-week stay and found it easy to travel from the apt and the subway nearby. I would definitely recommend this place to others.