Daniel was an outstanding host! He's a superchill, uber-friendly, all around interesting person who's always happy to chat but also gives you your privacy—which for an introvert like me, who also likes human interaction, is the perfect balance. His house mate Gabrielle is equally awesome—I'm sad I didn't get to say goodbye to her. I didn't see her very often but she made me feel like a friend instantly.

The house is still in the process of being furnished and fixed up but has all the essentials. There's basically enough dishes and utensils for a kitchen and a half so you sometimes have to run upstairs to grab a pot or a pan which might've ended up in the other kitchen. :) Bathrooms everywhere so you never find yourself waiting on one, which is nice. The bedding is wonderful—comfiest bed I've had in New York since January! Enormous and brand new designer bath sheets that haven't been washed many times so they still leave a bit of lint behind (first world problems!).

The neighborhood is the orthodox Jewish capital of the universe. :) It's very safe, with plenty of delis and print shops and coffee spots within walking distance down a huge tree-lined boulevard with a jogging path that runs through the center. I loved it here and could've moved in permanently. :)