Skip was an excellent host. He is very prompt in replying to any questions you may have, and very accommodating to his guests. We got into New York at midnight, and he was happy to meet us,, after using buses and subway to get to his house, after 1 am. His place is super convenient to the subway--you can get anywhere easily. He had foot surgery, and has a hard time getting around, but his friend Lisa is super friendly also. Both are helpful for anything you need to know about New York.