I had a lovely experience staying with Erika! Her apartment was immaculately clean and charming (she had tealights lit when I arrived!), her cat was so cuddly and friendly, and the view from the room's floor-to-ceiling windows was quite stunning. It's only about a 2 minute walk to the L train, and about as close to the J as well. Lots of good restaurants around, and if you go a few stops up on the L there are some of *the* coolest bars, clubs, and record and book shops in the city. I would definitely recommend! :)