Esef was a wonderful host-- we never met in person but he was attentive and responsive, making sure our check-in went smoothly and that we were enjoying our stay. Esef's space is clean and stylish, and the location is ideal-- the Lower East Side itself is right there for you to explore, and it is a great home base for quick travel to other parts of Manhattan. As Esef mentions in his description of the space, there is some street noise, including noise from the bar downstairs on weekends, but we didn't find it disruptive and slept fine. Thanks Esef for a great stay!