Siby was such a gracious and generous host, and if I ever needed an apartment to stay in he city, I would definitely take up this offer again. The apartment is clean, and it's in a very convenient location where subway stops, grocery stores, and a laundromat are all within walking distance. Siby respected my privacy, and was always very welcoming when I came home every day from work. I appreciated especially his generosity in letting me use some of his house utensils like pots/pans, dishes, refrigerator, etc. If you are in New York for a long time stay (I stayed 11 weeks), this is definitely a worth while option to consider.