Raul is an outstanding host. He is courteous, helpful, and communicates well. We could have chatted with him for hours, but time didn't permit. His apartment is very stylish, clean, and quite spacious for a NYC apartment. For us, the best feature is the location. I lived for 11 years right around the corner from his apartment and this is the most convenient neighborhood in the city, in my opinion. You are a block or a couple blocks within the most convenient subway lines in the city. These subway stops will take you where ever you could want to go with only one or no transfers. Moreover, there are many great restaurants in the immediate surrounding area. As a (former) New Yorker, I definitely recommend this stay.