Christine is a stellar host. She made me feel welcome in every possible way. This was my first room rental because I was a bit weary about sharing spaces with hosts. Christine made my experience a rewarding one. She was present when I needed her and also gave me the space to relax and go about my activities in NYC. The apartment is designed in a way that guests have privacy. It was clean and well-equipped. The neighborhood is a hidden gem and transportation is easy. Get a metro card at the airport and you can get to places easily. The nearby park is a delight and you are also super close to Central Park and all the fun stuff. I was also a bit concerned about safety before traveling and while there I absolutely had no issues even late at night. There's a strip of restaurants on second avenue that is absolutely fantastic too. I loved my stay at Christine's and René's.