Alexandre's apartment was a great spot for our trip between Christmas and New Year's. Our other rental fell through a shortly before our trip, and we were very happy to find such a great replacement on relatively short notice. The apartment is exactly like it looks in the photos, and is in a great, safe and fun neighborhood. 3-5 minute walk to subway, groceries, and lots of restaurants. We were able to quickly get to museums, sightseeing, and it was just a few minutes to walk to Central Park. The bed was very comfortable, and the sofa bed was great for my teenager. We didn't get to meet Alexandre as he was out of town while we stayed at his apartment, but we had great communication before and during our stay. He arranged for a friend to meet us at the apartment to pick up the keys, and Alexandre checked on us during our stay. I would not hesitate to stay here on a future trip.