I just spent five weeks in Izi's apartment. It was fantastic! I will say its a bit small, but after a few days it no longer felt that way --- it was pretty perfect. The neighborhood is great; quite, peaceful, totally safe and so convenient to everything. You are a five minute walk to two different subway stations, there are great restaurants, markets, laundry and a CVS. Central Park is a 2-3 block walk and a "CITIbike" rental station.

But back to the apartment. It's on the first floor, so if you're older or have a mobility issue, you need to be aware. The building and this apartment has been totally and lovingly remodeled. It has a very high end fit and finish. Everything is perfect...from the hard wood floors and furniture; to the Crate and Barrel equipped kitchen. I was happily surprised how well equipped the kitchen was --- practically everything you would want was waiting for you.

The bed is fantastic, everything you might want from pillows to blankets and comforters is available. There is a free laundry in the basement. The bathroom is very upscale and nicely finished, with more towels than you can go through.

When we arrived, Izi was waiting to welcome us. By the way, they have awesome fast and free internet. He has a binder of instructions of all of the Audio Visual equipment, and how to use the appliances, along with helpful hints for the neighborhood. The apartment was impeccably clean. Seriously, you would wonder if anyone else had ever lived in the apartment.

I also very much appreciated the welcome basket of water, treats, coffee and candies.

I've been to Manhattan many times, but this was the first time that I felt like I was living there. You could with a ten minute subway ride be at a Broadway theatre; enjoy the craziness of Time Square, but then retreat home and enjoy the peace of the Upper West Side.

I highly recommend this host. Izi was very responsive to any questions and my needs. It was more like going to stay with a relative than a landlord. This was my first experience using AirBnB; but I can tell you that after comparing stories with friends --- Izi and this apartment was a great and unique experience.

All I ask if you're going to stay at Izi's (and now my) apartment is take care of it! Treat it like it's your own, because I plan to be back, and I don't want it messed up! Enjoy.