John's apartment is arguably in the best spot of Manhattan. The neighborhood has tons of atmosphere, as it is in the heart of the Village. Plus: From here, you can reach every part of this vibrant island quickly and with ease. His apartment also gives you a rare feeling of how a "long-term Villager" lives. And while John left me in piece after welcoming me (he handed me the keys to his apartment and then dashed off to Long Island to escape the last heat wave in the City; I didn't mind, as I had to work a lot), he certainly is a guy with an interesting background with whom you can have great conversations.