John was a great host. He was warm, welcoming, never intruded on my personal space but was always ready to respond whenever I needed something. He is an engaging conversationalist who has had a lot of interesting life experiences. I knew nothing of this part of Manhattan, but John was eager to share his knowledge of this Caribbean - flavored neighborhood which enabled me to feel confident walking around, even at night. It is a short walk to the #1 train, so you evan easily get downtown also.