My stay at Casey's flat in the East Village was far beyond expectations. I booked the room on very short notice, one day ahead. Casey spontaneously left me his room. So I stayed with his roommates, which are very cordial people. They didn't only direct me to the best coffee place in the neighbourhood, but even invited me to join a BBQ party. The appartment is big in size, decorated with style, and clean. Casey's room with a very comfortable bed gives to 4th street, so you have a bit of street noise in the night. But I didn't expect anything else in the centre of the city.
Highly recommanded.