Excellent base to explore NYC, close to the subway and delicious food places. The unit is in an older style building so we encountered a few hiccups with the place (TV did not work, toilet needed unclogging and the aircon was noisy) but Steve was super helpful and it did not make our trip any less enjoyable. After all, you're staying in a home, not a hotel. You can hear some street noise but ear plugs are provided for the light sleepers. Loved the salt lamp by the bed! The place looks as welcoming as on the photos.