I found Joris’s home and instantly booked on the same day. The price was the main reason but when checking in, the apartment during our stay was very homey & cute. We had an early flight and although check in is at 3:30, Joris was kind enough to let us leave our luggage while the apartment gets cleaned and we were able to stay locally. The area is very quiet, has nearby restaurants (highly recommended Rudy’s bakery less than 3 mins away). The apartment does have its own entrance & is separate from Joris’s own apartment. Privacy is really important and he did not bother us not once & vice versa as we were only there to sleep & eat. I will be going to NY very soon again & planning on staying here again if it is available.