Doug is a friendly, unobtrusive host; a culture lover and an interesting conversationalist. I really appreciated that check in was available from mid-morning instead of the more typical afternoon as it aligned well with my itinerary. The location is great, in a quiet street where you can hear the birds chirping, and a part of New York I could picture myself living in. The apartment is exactly as described - a little older and a little smaller (neither of which is a problem if you're out a lot, which you should be when visiting New York), but full of charm and character. I also got a little fitter walking up and down the stairs - so bonus!