Joris was an excellent host. Because he was at work when we arrived, he provided us with perfect instructions on how to get to and get into the apartment. Joris came by later and was very informative and helpful with telling us about nearby transportation, "go-to" spots in the neighborhood, and inside secrets on what to do around NYC that an average tourist might not know about. I loved the neighborhood. It felt safe and provided us with the feel of being in a NYC neighborhood. It's about a 40 minute subway ride to almost all of the big tourist destinations but it goes by quick. The apartment was very nice, clean, and private.