Matei's place is great! It's very spacious for Manhattan, very stylishly decorated, well-stocked, with all the creature comforts in good working order (AC, fans, great shower, large TV, WiFi). There are even great views from the apartment, which was unexpected. The neighborhood is close to many authentic food options. There were four of us staying (two adults and two kids 10 and 14) and we had plenty of room to relax without feeling like we were on top of each other. Conveniently, there is a deli/grocery located in the same building. Matei was a gracious host, and flexible when we asked for extra time to check out. Overall, a great experience, and I would definitely recommend Matei's place to anyone looking to stay in LES.