We were welcomed by Mary's friend and she's been very accomodating considering our way-later-than-planned-arrival.
So the flat is a great place to crash and eat. We found that the geographic location is gold : close to all the right trains (to brooklyn, uptown etc..). Right in chinatown, lots of restaurants (i wish i could've spared the time to try a few of them...).
We will see you again!