Nick's place was a welcome respite in a busy city. The location was perfect - centrally located, and the immediate neighborhood is full of wonderful dining and nightlife. Nick's place is spacious and comfortable, with good heat and light. He keeps it uncluttered, which I appreciated. The apartment was also extremely quiet, which is unusual in New York. The only potential downside is the bed - it's a solid foam mattress, the kind that feels very firm when you first sit down, and then you slowly sink down several inches and stay there. In the morning you don't so much get out of bed as extricate yourself. Whether this is an ideal mattress or not depends on your preferences.