I stayed with Doug for the entire month of January. He was very prompt and arranged for a time for me to pick up the keys. The location of his place is top notch - right in the middle of East Village, a stone's throw away from Ippudo and Momofuku! It's only 5 minutes to the L train and about 10 minutes to the 6 train, which is super convenient.

Doug keeps the place very tidy and has most of the amenities you would need. His cat Gibson is very friendly and enjoys being petted. The room has old-world charm and ambiance, and is comfortably warm even in the cold winter months. The traditional style radiator is a bit noisy if you're using it in the winter, but that's unavoidable.

There's plenty of space in the fridge for your groceries if you are planning to cook, and hot water in the bathroom has never failed me. For internet, he has wifi network sharing set up through his MacBook (a little known feature of Macs!). It was somewhat spotty though when I was using it in my room - perhaps the range is short or the feature is buggy.

Doug's place was a peaceful resting place amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. If you're visiting the city, it would be a great choice.