Nice hotel, area sketchy
Visited New York City in mid September to see two Broadway shows and stayed at the New Yorker, got a good deal on Hotels.com. The hotel is nice, security at the elevators, so no one is going up that is not a guest. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. The room was relatively quiet, outside noise was minimal for being right in the heart of the theater district. This is a high tourist area and very crowded all the time. I would recommend traveling with a few people, not alone whether day or night...just good to be safe. This hotel is right near everything you might want to see in NYC, most are within a short walking distance. We took advantage of the City Sights Hop on Hop off which was a great way to see the city for minimal cost. If you wanted to spend extended time at a stop you simply got off the bus and caught the next one. Beware of folks selling stuff on street corners or just trying to give you stuff for they will want money for it. We were with a seasoned New Yorker so we were prepared for the little things, but it is huge city, read up before you go.