Rashmi & Charlotte's place was a great find! They were very easy to communicate with and very helpfully provided a lot of info on the flat and how to get there before our arrival. For a traveler used to European standards the room is huge - much bigger than I expected even from the photos - and had everything needed for a comfy stay, including our own bathroom. The place was very clean and on a quiet residential street. We found the local area safe and very friendly (we were greeted by neighbours on several occasions!), and the subway station with trains to downtown Manhattan was a quick walk away. There were lots of smaller shops and food places on offer nearby as well - based on Rashmi & Charlotte's recommendation, we tried Samurai Papa which was a real gem.