Laurence is a great host! Our flight got in later than I thought, yet Laurence was very accomodating and still allowed us to check in. He made me and my boyfriend's stay very comfortable- even giving us a personal tour of Brooklyn on our first morning! He is well versed in the city's history and very helpful when it comes to navigating how to get where you need to get in New York. A bonus was waking up to his beautiful piano playing in the mornings! I also loved the neighborhood. It was very safe, central and great for sightseeing. His place also had a great rooftop deck with the most stunning views of Manhattan, and though I never got around to using it- a gym with all new equipment. After staying with Laurence, I felt less like a tourist and more like a local. I would definitely come back!