Eric is a very good host! Correspondence went smoothly from the first time we contacted. Eric was very helpful with arranging transportation from and to the airport and also gave us notification when there was a change in the subway timetable. He also provided some food, milk and juice, which was very nice after a long journey. We loved staying at the van Buren Street! The apartment is very spacious and cosy, and everything you need is in there! The subway is in walking distance and going to Manhattan is easy. The people in the neighborhood were very friendly, we felt safe. We would definitely stay at the van Buren Street again when we go back to NYC!