Nawlinsmom, I asked my D what she knew of 26th St. and she sent me these links from discussions by students who lived/live there. Her impression is not a positive one from what she's seen and heard but she hasn't lived there so she thought she'd provide the opinions of those who have. Sorry it's not more positive.
http://www.livejournal.com/community/nyu/455396.html http://www.livejournal.com/community/nyu/410708.html