Timur's apartment is great. It's on a quiet (for NYC) residential street, but really convenient for the subway and nearby SoHo, Greenwich and Chelsea. The full, well equipped kitchen is somewhat of a luxury and great whether you're eating takeout or cooking for yourself. The living room can be a little dark (as the apartment is on the lower ground floor) but the bedroom is lovely and bright in the morning. And I think the shower is the best I've ever used in the US!

Timur was a great host - he made arrangements for us to get the keys as soon as we arrived and was flexible with holding our bags on our day of departure. He was also really responsive on adjusting the heat as the weather improved! The apartment itself is very private with its own front door. I'd certainly look to stay here again next time I'm in the city.