Myself, my husband and 2 teenage boys from Ireland stayed at Gary's for 3 nights, June 2017. Communication foremost was exceptional. Gary sent all info before we arrived and kept in touch each day, great personal touch. The apartment itself was beyond our expectation, the photos do not convey the spaciousness and fresh clean modernist feel to apartment. We felt like we were in smaller loft style NYC living . We were ok with stairs, nota problem, but if you have any probs it is something you need to consider. The area is very cool close to China town, little Italy and Greenwich village. It's a perfect central space to explore, art lovers and music heads will love the contemporary galleries, art and photography and music history of the area. As a fan of 70s and 80s punk my teen son was so impressed with the Ramones and CBGBs history of area. As a vegetarian I would recommend The Butchers Daughter for breakfast. Just around corner and the whole food store for shopping. Expensive but great choice. All the while Gary made it clear he was at end of text if we had any questions. I have no hesitation as a first tine visitor to NYC to come back here again. My husband lived in Manhattan years ago and he feels same. Both boys loved it too. Thanks Gary I hope you will have us back!!!