Karene is a very thoughtful host. Because we had stayed with her a few years ago and had a good experience, she FedEx'd her keys to us because we would be arriving to her apartment after a long tour of Israel and didn't know what time we would arrive. That's going the extra mile and it was very much appreciated. Her apartment is immaculate and very comfortable and it's in a great neighborhood. Our son and his family live a few blocks away so it was very convenient. We visit often and know the neighborhood and the great restaurants that are literally around the corner on Hudson.

There's windows in every room including two in the bathroom so it's very cheerful and a good place to be.

Just a FYI for future guests, the laundry is located in the basement (which is very common). You need to walk down the stairs outside between the buildings. Fortunately I did my wash after a rainstorm and not during. The steps were wet and I just walked carefully. This was not a deal breaker and truly a New York experience for this suburbanite.