We stayed in Ben's appartment for two nights only unfortunately but we still had time to spend a great moment in NYC and being at Ben's greatly contributed. For starters, the apartment is in a really beautiful neighborhood that you would probably not visit if you were not staying there and that would be a shame. Then, even if we didn't meet Ben nor Elena, it was the easiest thing to find their place and make ourselves at home. Finally, the place was spotlessly clean, which matters a lot to me, and charming, which is a definite plus. I recommend this place with no reserve. One thing, as in many big American cities, the streets can be noisy at night and there are no shutters in the bedroom, so make sure to bring earplugs and an eye mask if you're a light sleeper.