Renata and Joel were fantastic hosts. They were extremely accommodating to my travel plans. The apartment was very clean, cozy, and in a fantastic location, just a few minute walk from anywhere you wanted to be in East Village, and two blocks from the subway. There are endless bar, restaurant, and cafe options around. Highly recommend their place if you're looking for a convenient and economic place to stay in East Village (which is the best area to stay in my opinion).