Ania was a lovely host. Prompt communication, greeted me when I arrived and gave me some tips on where to visit. Some other reviews said the bedroom was small, but it's a typical bedroom in a typical redbrick New York apartment - the bedroom was big enough for me and the bed was very comfortable. I really liked the apartment. It was my first time in NY so didn't know what to expect, but the area seemed very safe to me and was quiet. Everything you need is just around a corner, laundry, supermarkets, subways. It's a great location for exploring the city, the high line is nearby. Penn Station for trains to Boston/Washington is about 15 minutes walk way. The Empire State building is about 15 minutes away too. And the red line subway to the Statue of Liberty ferry takes about 15 minutes. I would highly recommend a stay here and will hopefully stay again on my next visit!