Just returned from four FABULOUS days in NYC -- the comfort and convenience of Jay's apartment were a big part of making our trip a success! This Chelsea location is as perfect as it gets...centrally located to an increasingly charming part of town, and delightfully quiet (no street noise AT ALL). Jay and his colleague Mara were both extremely available and helpful, accommodating our unusual arrival and departure hours, and checking in via text to make sure we had everything we needed. On a personal note, I felt a kinship seeing Jay's personality reflected in the apartment, which is simply but stylishly furnished with a mix of modern design and Asian pieces, with an artistic nod to his clear love of animals both domestic and wild. While apartment doesn't feature an abundance of natural light, it's worth the trade-off for peace and quiet -- and there's ample greenery out the windows. Separate kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom in addition to a living room make this a pretty spacious place by New York standards! Overall, we felt grateful for Jay's generosity in opening his home so we, too, could get a taste of Chelsea living. P.S. there is an Intelligentsia coffee bar at the pricey High Line Hotel around the corner on 10th Ave.