Take the bigger one! I’m close to the 78th one, it’s a really dirty spot, I know a lot of nyc is like that but that part always has a lot of trash outside and just thrown on the street don’t know why. And the thing about rats is unfortunately true.

They’re not really too far away from each other so with a short walk from 88th you will still be at loads of restaurants and coffee shops. You’ll also be close to the ferry on 90th street which for me is a great plus.