Lauren & Ron were great, kind, and communicative hosts. Their place was very nice as well -- roomy (for NYC), clean, and quiet. The only complaints I have are that their WiFi is rather slow, and the toilet makes a screeching noise when you flush it that's startling at first -- not huge deals. We didn't explore the neighborhood very much, but it seemed nice -- lots of good food around. If you don't mind a 4th floor walkup, don't particularly need high-speed WiFi or a TV, and want a private place to stay away from the chaos and tourism of midtown and downtown, this place is ideal!