Phillipe was completely flexible and available to be there when I arrived based on the timing that worked best for me. He was willing to get in touch with the super to see when the heat would come on -- though that turned out to be unnecessary. I contacted him once during the week that I stayed there and he was back in touch immediately with a lovely idea of where I could take a nice walk -- though I hadn't asked about that! He was friendly and welcoming in every possible way.
The studio was completely fine, clean, serviceable, quiet for NYC and perfectly located for visiting my daughter at Columbia. I would return gladly. Grateful for the time there