I was in New York for the first time and Martin's apartment was a great base. Martin is communicative and quick to respond but also gets on with his life so for my stay I only saw him at check-in and check-out. It almost felt like having the place to myself! Martin's thorough house rules keep the apartment in check and makes for a clean and tidy space for all guests and you are free to come and go as you please. If you're going to be out exploring a lot I would recommend this as a base as it's also in a great location with a Subway in to Manhattan a few minutes walk away.