Nathaniel was a friendly, flexible and communicative host - even though he was gone for most of my stay due to work. It felt like a safe, if somewhat secluded, neighborhood and there is a Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, grocery store and a few takeout places nearby. However, I was not aware of Nathaniel's cat prior to arriving. It's also a bit inconvenient for Midtown Manhattan (Times Square, Grand Central, etc.) - especially at night. Overall though it was a comfortable stay.