We really enjoyed our New York visit based at Chris' Studio Flat. We found it clean, comfortable and quiet enough for us (although you can feel, rather than hear, the subway). I slept like a log all four nights. We enjoyed breakfast and coffee a few times at the little "Il Caffe" cafe en route to 116th Subway stop.
Chris was a great host, always responding promptly and courteously to correspondence, and arrangements were such that it was easy to gain access to the Flat on our day of arrival. Thank you so much for hosting us.