Aris and her radiant face gave me a warm welcome. She was 9 months pregnant and just glowing. I met her partner too and they were very friendly and resourceful. She was great with communication from booking to check out. The place smelled like strawberries and was super spacious considering it is a NYC apartment. The building was quiet and safe although you could often hear sirens at night and the neighborhood didn't always feel safe, specifically at night. But there were cops across the street 24/7. Buses run right outside the building and the train is about a 2-3 minute way. Lovely place and host.