I had never stayed or even visited East Village...Talk about location! Tons to do in the immediate area with a good selection of restaurants, bars, etc. Chris' place is exactly as shown in pics. The living space is quite small so I kept mainly to my room. He is warm and welcoming and was flexible on my check-in as my flight ran a little late. He's quick to answer via text and communicated quite clearly. I absolutely loved the spacious room and how tidy the apt is. He has a guidebook that was helpful, take a peak, it's worth it! You won't care about the 5 flights of stairs once you settle in. Chris, I'm so grateful for the true New York experience. Thx again and I look forward to booking with you when I return to visit my son in the future!