My parents stayed at Vana's beautiful apartment on the weekend of my wedding. It was the perfect space for them to meet my partner's parents for the first time, which could have been an intimidating experience in a less welcoming atmosphere: instead, everyone quickly felt at home with each other, and I think so much of that is due to Vana's incredible garden and the warm environment he has created. There was plenty of room for quiet nights spent with our families talking over wine on the terrace during this unusually extended summer in New York (in November).
After living in New York for almost eight years, I have never seen another apartment in Alphabet City that has so much charm and quiet outdoor space. It holds so many new and dear memories for us now. Thank you to Vana and Pinar, Vana's friend, who were both attentive, responsive, and all-around wonderful people to communicate with! It is clear that Vana has put a lot of love into his home and I could not recommend it more.