Erik was a pleasure to communicate with, and his apartment was the best I've stayed in as a visitor to NYC. I lived in Manhattan for two years and have stayed in several different apartments in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Erik's place stands out as the best both for its built-in comforts (blackout shades, excellent TV, luxurious kitchen and bathroom) as well as smaller details (remarkable cleanliness, ease of communication with the host).

Its proximity to the subway makes it easy and convenient to get to Union Square in ten minutes, and from there to most notable locations in downtown and midtown Manhattan in another ten minutes or less. For someone like me - with friends and activities in both boroughs and visiting New York just for a weekend - this location allowed me to make the most of my time in the city by minimizing the amount of time spent on Subways and cabs, or - worse - walking to find a Subway or cab.

Erik could not be better as a host. He was 100% professional and welcoming, and made my experience completely hassle-free.