Our stay at Shivani’s place was perfect. Shivani was abroad when we arrived (which we knew would be the case far in advance) but still ensured the check-in process was smooth and easy for us. She was also very responsive at all times, and flexible with checkout, which was really helpful to us. One of the major benefits of the apartment was the large ceiling fan as well as A/C—these made our stay really comfortable despite the high August temperatures. However, the absolute best thing about the apartment is the location: right in the middle of more awesome restaurants and bars than I can count, really close to the subway and a short walk from Union Square, Lower East Side and Nolita.