Chris was a friendly and welcoming host. We loved that he was there when we arrived to hand over the keys, show us around and answer any questions. The apartment was sparely decorated but comfortable, and quite roomy for NYC. The location is a bit far from the nearest subway, but not bad if you're a big walker. (And if you're feeling lazy, cabs are easy to catch on Avenue A or B.) Plenty of great food in the area: we found some excellent coffee a few blocks away on Ludlow Street.