B.'s apartment on the upper west side near Columbia Uni was very clean, safe and quiet as described. It was also very comfortable and surprisingly roomy and seemed to have nearly everything you could possibly want. It was very convenient with many shops, restaurants and bars nearby as well as being close to many parks ( Central Park , Morningside and Riverside and more). It is in a community eager to share the history and amazing architecture of the area by way of free walking tours and talks. B and Alan ( locally) were very attentive and accommodating hosts. We (2) would happily stay again.