East Village is a great area, very central and surrounded by some super trendy bars, shops and restaurants. It is not crowded with tourists yet which made our experience very authentic - we really felt we were living in NY. And it's safe ! Subways are a few minutes away by walk and there are a few supermarkets around the corner, very helpful.
Jason was very welcoming and gave us plenty of tips about the things to do in the area. The response and indications given via email before the trip were also efficient and much appreciated.
This flat itself was just great. Perfect for a comfortable stay for 2 people, a real living room with a fully equipped TV (Netflix available for lazy evenings, just like home), a good kitchen and bathroom with a good water pressure. The brick walls and wooden floor are giving the whole place a lot of character. The only small drawback would be the noise in the evenings (mainly Fri/Sat) but it's still very acceptable for NY and a pair of earplugs will fix that.
Overall a 100% positive experience in an truly great flat.
Thanks again !