Robert's place is very clean, close to the subway and some good restaurants, and very spacious for NYC. He's available for anything you might need and a great host. Everything in the place is comfortable and stylish. Things to note: If you want to sleep late, this is not your place since you can hear the kids starting at just before 8am. There's no microwave. Restaurants in the neighborhood: the Lazy Ibis which is right around the corner is sloooow and overpriced, Chavela's is fantastic, Misc was good for Thai food, and all of the bagel/coffee places were good for different things, Breukelen coffee house had the best coffee.