I had little interaction with Mattan, mostly because I was rarely in the apartment. He was very responsive to email and friendly during our one encounter in the apartment. The short walk to the subway made getting around the city super easy. I'd happily recommend his place. However, there are two surprises that I'd advise future guests to keep in mind when booking. First, as the first floor of many NYC residential buildings are elevated, Mattan's apartment is technically in the basement and at the very back of the building. This made cell reception (Verizon) problematic or nonexistent. Expect to rely exclusively on wifi when in the apartment. Second, the room was cleaned once during my 3-night stay, most likely by a hired service. While it was nice to have a freshly made bed, it was disconcerting to find my clothes (which were previously laid flat on a chair) folded and stacked in a new location and other personal items rearranged. This was the day before I departed and made packing for the early morning check-out a little more work since it undid all my prior prep. Overall, my stay was very good and Mattan's apartment will be a great home base for those planning to spend most of their time out exploring the city.