Lara's apartment was ideal for our needs. My partner was having surgery at Mount Sinai, and we wanted a place close by. It met our needs perfectly, and the full kitchen was a big plus!
The apartment is basic, but very fucntional, with two bedrooms and a nice bathroom and a fantastic shower. There were a few black ants in the back bedroom, but nothing else, and they were not a problem. Noise level, especially in the back room, was very acceptable, especially in NYC.
The apartment is great if you 1) need a basic place to stay in NYC for 1-6 people, or if your need a place for a longer visit. We were there for ~3 weeks. It worked very well for us.
Pros:
- great location in a local neighborhood. Less busy than say Midtown or the Village.
- Subway is a short block away (6 line)
- Fantastic oyster restaurant next door.
- A full size supermarkeyt is 1/2 block away.
- Laundromat is a block away.
- Great pizza a block away.
- 4 blocks to Central park! Visit the Central Park Conservatory.
- Fantastic Thai restaurant and deli ~2-3 blocks in either direction.
- Walking distance to everything you need, and a subway ride to everything else!
- Apartment was very clean, and was safe and secure.
- Full-size gas stove and fridge!!
Cons:
- Beds were rather (too) soft.
- We only had 4 towels, which Lara fixed for us.
- A few carpenter ants in the rear bedroom.
Lara and Lucyano were very responsive to any questions/requests.
Some reviews have mentioned the no TP sign in the bathroom. We did not have any issues with the plumbing/toilet. Just remember to treat them with repect--the building is classic and old. Flush often if needed, lol.
The apartment was very warm--in a good way!
If we need to return to Mount SInai, I will try to stay in Lara's apartment again!