I loved Tye and Etienne's place. It's a beautiful building and the apartment is cozy and full of art. It was very clean, the water pressure and hot water were perfect and they leave coffee and tea in case you would like to make yourself some. They also have a water filter for you to refill your water bottle, so you don't need to spend money on that. And I love that they recycle, so there are separate bags for trash and recycling.
The building is at a great location. 1/2 block away from the C train that takes you Downtown, and other buses close by. it's a really nice area and I felt very safe walking alone at night, which as a woman traveling solo is very important.
There's a convenience store 2 doors away from the building, and several delis and restaurants really close by.
Even though I didn't cross paths with Etienne and Tye, they called me to check if I needed anything and responded to my messages and calls when I had any questions or concerns.
The check-in was easy and, since they were working, they sent Dianne, their neighbor, to give me the keys and show me around. She is the sweetest woman I've ever met, and shared with me her knowledge about this historical area.
Tye and Etienne are really caring people who go above and beyond. Even though I didn't need them because I had my own, they had left a box of masks and wipes on my nightstand.
Also, I decided to extend my stay and they had not problem giving me more days with such a short notice. My last 2 day in NY they already had someone booked, so I looked for another place. At the other place the check-in time was 6 pm, and I wasn't allowed to take my luggage there before, so Tye and Etienne told me not to worry, and let me leave my luggage there after check-out time. So, here you're not only getting a good deal, clean, beautiful place at a great location, but also caring hosts. I highly recommend it!