Marcello was a great host. He was easy to reach both before and during my stay, and he was waiting for me when I arrived and carried my bags up the stairs. The apartment was perfect for my needs. It was well equipped (including snacks in the fridge), comfortable, and well located in a pleasant neighborhood in the Times Square/Theatre District/Port Authority area with lots of restaurants, drug stores, and subway stations just a few steps away. (Port Authority gives access to the E train to JFK, which is cheaper and faster than a taxi or shared van.) Comfortable bed, plenty of hot water in the shower, plenty of toiletries, good hair dryer. The wifi worked great. The other tenants in the building seemed civilized and quiet. I ran into Marcello in front of the building while I was heading out one day, and we had a nice chat and he introduced me to a friend of his in the same building. I would happily stay here again.