Neighborhood is on the East River with long walking paths and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Well connected via ferry, subway and bus, just one stop to Grand Central Station, walking distance to good Brooklyn neighborhoods. Lots of great restaurants (mexican, japanese, cuban, korean, southern etc.) and bars. Located near MoMa PS1 (contemporary art museum), major street art collections and activities (indoor climbing gyms, theatres, etc.). Very safe, quiet (for NYC). Bldg has washer/dryers, doorman and gym. Neighborhood has supermarket, corner shops, walk-in clinic and other conveniences.