Lyndell was a wonderful host. She was very easy to communicate with before my trip, she was there to greet me and show me around and she made me feel very much at home. She had lots of suggestions for places to get coffee, food and dessert and she went above and beyond in helping me find routes via subway and bus for places I wanted to go. She also had insider tips for non-touristy things to do in the city, such as off the beaten path bike rides. She is interesting to converse with, but also gave me my privacy. Her apartment is very comfortable and inviting and her kitties, Pickles and Pepper, were friendly, curious and pleasant to be around. I enjoyed the neighborhood, and for a week I was a regular at Taszo, a coffee shop 1 block away. It was very convenient near the 1 subway line - easy to get anywhere in the city and just a short walk to the Hudson River. I wouldn't hesitate to stay with Lyndell again. It would feel like going back to visit a friend.