I arrived earlier than expected and Tom was very accommodating. He gave me the code to the lockbox and told me to head inside to make myself comfortable. When he arrived, he walked me through the ins and outs of the house (his shower, which he refers to as "The Spaceship" is a thing of beauty after a hot summer day spent walking around New York!). He also gave many suggestions for restaurants, wine shops, and bars in the area as well as a quick rundown of the subway system. Finally, he had several suggestions for running paths (other than Central Park) that were within 5 minutes of his place. I really enjoyed my stay at Tom's. It was quiet and comfortable. I felt like I truly lived in NYC for 9 days!