Diane is a super sweet, friendly, and conscientious hostess ... her place is spacious, very clean, and the master bed was extremely comfortable. She also is exceptionally prompt in responding to messages ... great communication. I agree with previous reviewers that the two downsides to this place are: 1) the smoker who lives next to the elevator and 2) the bar noise from 12-4am (I recommend ear plugs and maybe turning on the fan for white/background noise.) The location was perfect for us to be near our daughter and only a short distance to the East River Park for my training runs. I would consider this place again, if I need to stay again in the Lower East Side.