This studio apartment saved the day! It has everything you need for a successful stay in NYC. The neighborhood is fantastic: getting food, toiletries, etc is easy and convenient, and access to mass transit is great. This particular street is also very safe and mostly quiet at night.
The building was undergoing some construction when I was there, but the host was courteous and always kept me in the loop. The neighbors who live there are terrific— friendly and welcoming.