Living with Olan was a unique experience that I really enjoyed. Olan is an
artist and film-maker who has lived in the area for many years. He's also really
friendly and a genuinely great host who cares about making sure you're
comfortable and properly taken care of. The location can't be beaten if you're
working at Google (it's a 30 second walk to the 8th ave entrance). There are
many amenities in the apartment, including a fridge and AC. The bed is really
comfortable, and Olan has a bunch of good pillows. The AC unit is quite good
and managed to keep the room cool even on the hottest summer days. The room
itself is really pretty and full of interesting art that makes it charming. Olan
also has two wonderful pets, Mr. Al (a Jack Russell / Corgi) and Tuxie (a cat).
Both are quite friendly and easy to get along with. The bathroom is also very
clean, and there's a shower and many soaps/shampoos to use. Olan lives in the
apartment, so you're staying at an actual home that has been properly taken care
of and has all of the amenities you would expect. This made living here feel
more like being Olan's roommate, which was a great part of the experience.
Overall I really enjoyed my stay with Olan and strongly recommend his apartment
to anyone staying in New York.