Sebastian was a great host. He'll show you around the place when you first arrive but that's really it from there. He gave us a ton of information like where the subway was located (only like a 3 minute walk from the apartment), lent us a subway map, and showed us the weather forecasts for the days we were staying on. If it happens to rain like it did for one of the days we stayed, he has a bucket full of umbrellas so you don't have to worry about going out to get one. The place is in Spanish Harlem and is right above a laundromat so if you need to wash your clothes or anything it's really convenient. We were sketched out about the neighborhood at first but honestly it's really not that bad, especially if you are only staying to explore the city. It's closer to the Upper East Side if anything. A 20 minute subway ride to places like the Met Museum, Central Park Zoo, a 30 minute subway ride to tourist attractions (places like Midtown, Times Square, Empire State Building, Soho). And about a 40 minute subway ride to Brooklyn. The subway rides don't even feel that long. The 6 train is right down the block from the place and can get you basically anywhere. I recommend getting the Google Maps app because it tells you when and what subways to take for specific locations. Our room was small and compact, definitely only for 2 people. Perfect for couples. He leaves out a fresh comforter and extra towels for your stay. The room also includes a TV with local channels and Netflix. The outside noise wasn't as bad as it could be if you were to stay somewhere in Downtown. It was definitely present but it didn't interrupt our sleep. The place is not handicap friendly if you are looking for so. You have to walk two flights of stairs to get to the apartment, I would keep that in mind if you do have problems with that. Sebastian gives you a set of keys so you can go in and out of the apartment. The keys are labeled to which one is which so there's no confusion. You are sharing the place with one other guest but that wasn't a problem at all. If you are staying in New York to visit and plan on going out a majority of your stay, I definitely recommend Sebastian's place. If you only speak English though, I would recommend using Google translate talking to Sebastian about the place upon your arrival. It really helps with communication between him and you because Spanish is his mother tongue. Also upon your stay, I recommend going to Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Park Promenade, it was our favorite place to go during our trip. It is a nice break from tourist attractions, quiet, and local. Anyways, i love Sebastian's place and would stay here again.