My stay at Kevin's apartment in the Lower East Side was a net positive: it was close to lots of amazing food like Morgenstern's and Russ & Daughters and walkable to other areas like the East Village, Chelsea, etc. Kevin's roommates, who were present during our stay, were very welcoming and quiet/respectful. My boyfriend and I were just looking for somewhere to crash after walking around the city all weekend, so this was an ideal situation for us; this small, shared apartment would work best for shorter stays. I'd also note that this is in a very popular area, which is a double-edged sword: you're steps away from bars and amazing food, but so are lots of revelers.