Let us start by saying Koray is an excellent host. He was great in communicating before and during our stay.
Due to renovations at his apartment he arranged for us to stay at his business partners place which is a fantastic apartment in Chelsea just north of the west village. Koray was very helpful on our arrival providing great travel tips. A bit of a confusion meant we needed to change apartments and stayed back at korays apartment in the lower east side. The apartment is going to be a rockstar apartment when it's finished with a fantastic view and super stylish.
The lower east side is a bit grungy and cool but a very short walk to soho and Greenwich and easy to get around on the subway. So we definitely recommend korays apartment. Brace yourself for 5 floors of stairs but it's worth it at the top.