This is a great place to stay for the location. However, If wanting to visit lower east side of Manhattan it’s about a 40 minute subway ride. Esther was nice and welcoming. Her place has all the necessities, it seems like an older building so the walls are thin and at times can be loud during the day. I only was ever really there to sleep at night and it was quiet. The waster pressure was amazing in the shower. Would highly recommend just for the water pressure. Overall was a great find for the price.