Just wonderful! The apartment itself is perfect - beautifully decorated, comfortable, and a lovely space to be in. The neighbourhood is also ideal - a few minutes walk to the subway, with lots of good places to eat, bars, shops etc, and has a really nice laid back atmosphere. However by far the best thing about this rental is Ali. He really was the most wonderful host. As soon as I arrived he went out of his way to make me feel comfortable, so I soon felt totally at home. He was always on hand to give (excellent) tips about places to go, and practical things like negotiating the subway which made settling in to NY so much easier. He's honestly one of the loveliest, most interesting, kindest, and funniest people I've ever met - it was always such a treat when we were both in during the evening and would chat over cups of tea! I stayed for three months and was slightly anxious before arriving how it was going to go living with someone I'd never met - instead I've come away with a new friend and feel so lucky - my time in NY really would not have been the same without meeting Ali.