I was in town for a conference and Kristin's place jumped out at me. Her loft is gorgeous and located in a beautiful and energetic part of town, but it still felt quiet and peaceful which is rare in NYC. It is a 5-floor walkup, but if you can spend the day walking around in the city, a couple of set of stairs should be a piece of cake. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was always spotless, and I always had privacy. Kristin is friendly and helpful, and I got to spend some time with her and some dinner guests that were also from Chicago on my last night! If you want to feel like a local in the heart of NYC, this is your place.