Juan wrote us a welcoming note when we first booked his apartment. Later, he sent us information about the area, public transportation and more. He generously allowed us to park a car, which was awkward for his other tenants. His tenants were also welcoming and didn't act put out at all with the parking; they also gave us good info about the area.
The apartment would have been great for two people, but we had more, which made it a bit cramped (thanks though to Juan for allowing this). The air conditioner in the living area only worked on fan, so it was a bit warm- I'm know Juan would have fixed it, but we weren't spending much time there, so we didn't let him know. The neighborhood was "OK"; no fun cafes around, although there was a small grocery within walking distance. We spent time in Hoboken where there were shops, upscale boutiques, nice restaurants, and a lovely waterfront - easy drive time. Also went into NYC via a hop on hop off tour. Drove into the city for a performance at Carnegie Hall. All worked out well. Be aware that the apartment is a third floor walk up and wouldn't work for anyone with mobility issues or lots of luggage. The place was nicely decorated with plenty of towels, sheets, etc.