You quickly feel at home in Gretchen's apartment. It's quite spacious, very clean and cozy. Not brand new, but that just makes it more authentic. And if you have a question, Gretchen is always ready. Like the extra blankets she brought right away. And when NY was startled by a shooting on the subway, she telephoned us to check we were ok.
The neighborhood is safe and relatively quiet, with many small grocery stores nearby. A block away you have Greene Market, where they will cook you pancakes for breakfast with a smile. The subway station is a five minute walk, and in 20 minutes you are in the heart of Manhattan.
So absolutely recommended! You won't find this kind of hospitality, space and cosiness in Manhattan. And yet you're close.