Joel is a very nice host. He was fast and precise in all his answers. Since it was freezing in NYC he offered to go and buy an additional heater to warm up the room. His place is cozy and modern, perfect for 2 people. It also has a good balcony from where you can see the freedom tower. The area is just residential so do not expect lot of nightlife but it has 2 underground station (J and A) in 10 min walking which is great if you want to visit Manhattan or Brooklyn. We definitely recommend Joel place if you want a great base to explore the city!