My boyfriend and I stayed with Gabrielle and Rich for two nights in May 2016. Gabrielle and Rich were incredibly warm and welcoming - everything about our stay was absolutely perfect. The area is safe and close to the metro, and has great coffee shops and restaurants. The apartment is spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. The room itself was comfortable and well lit, and did I mention you get your own private bathroom?!
Rich baked us breakfast bars and a peach tart - perfect to get us going in the morning and make us feel welcomed home after a long day. And to boot, Neil and Stella (the cats) are adorable! We actually had to stay at the Warwick in midtown for the second half of our trip (for a conference) and the location, room, and hospitality paled in comparison to Rich and Gabrielle's home.
We really felt at home in New York thanks to Rich and Gabrielle - I can't imagine a better place to stay. We hope to be back soon!