Jo Marie and I really enjoyed Iradj's elegant, modern apartment. Iradj was welcoming and helpful, especially with getting our luggage up to the third floor. The apartment was beautifully decorated and very comfortable (the bathroom had marble floors and a good strong shower and thick Turkish towels). Plus the neighborhood was filled with an international array of restaurants, delis, bakeries, food stores, etc., so it was easy to find great food for eating in or going out. This was a wonderful home away from home in New York--much nicer than a hotel room.