I didn't meet Andrew personally, but in our communications he was incredibly prompt, helpful, clear, concise, and very pleasant. A real pleasure to deal with.

Getting the keys was very simple - a dropbox service around the corner at a cafe. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and I got the keys without a hitch.

His place was great. Pristine, minimalistic, and comfortable. Super-fast wifi. I didn't have time to use it, but he has a sweet flatscreen TV. And his kitchen was wonderfully equipped, which came in handy because I needed to cook my own meals for dietary reasons.

As for the neighborhood: in the words of a nearby restaurant owner I met, Andrew's apartment is "in the heart of the old, traditional Greenwich Village." The neighborhood is fun, energetic, and filled to the brim with amazing restaurants, pubs, and eclectic shops.

Just one caution: the building is a walk-up, and the apartment is on the 4th floor - no elevator, as far as I could see. Not a problem for me, but for elderly visitors or someone disabled, carrying your luggage up four flights of stairs might be a problem. But I doubt many of the older, more traditional buildings in the Greenwich Village area have elevators.

There was also a bit of occasional noise at night, but since you're on the fourth floor, it's fairly distant. My iPhone white noise app drowned it out easily.

I had an awesome time, and would definitely go back. If you want to stay in Greenwich Village, this apartment would be nearly impossible to beat for its price and location.