Barry is a great host. He is very welcoming and helpful. He explained everything clearly upon arrival. The apartment is nice: it has everything you will need during your stay in NYC, most importantly a very comfy bed. Also, the view from the top of the apartment is great. The location is good too. Several metro stations are nearby (5-10 min. walk) and it really doesn't take long to get to Manhattan. If I have to name one (minor) gripe, it would be that if you sleep with the window open you might get slightly annoyed by some of the air vents and/or ac's (not sure what it was) that are right outside.