This is the 3rd time at David's (and his family). I can't imagine a more accommodating and welcoming host. The apartment is comfortable with everything we need to for a comfortable stay during a New York visit. The location is terrific (West Village) in an area close to everything but far enough from the crowds to be quiet (people and traffic). And on the weekend there is on street parking either right in front of the building or on a nearby street.

The building has been undergoing renovation. It is all completed as far as we could see. And it looks lovely. Even the entrance doors (with the security key) seem to be new.

All in all, if you don't mind climbing 80 or so stairs to the 6th floor an a smallish 2BR apartment, this is terrific. You don't want a crowd here (it's too small) and you don't want to be there with people that you need to be isolated from. Otherwise up to 3 people is easy.

And on top of everything, David has a book of great, useful information, which I highly recommend you scan through even in you think that you know New York City.