Nicolas was a very welcoming host making my friend and I feel very much at home, even offering my friend some food. The flat is in a perfect location to catch the ferry to Manhattan, just a little climb away and the view is really amazing. I saw fireworks going off near the empire state building the night I stayed. I was in town for the NYC marathon and I know that staying here saved me about 3 hours of morning travel time before the marathon and thus it should be a highly prized spot for the night before the big event. The apartment is older with charm, bed is comfy and tea and coffee available in the room with the relaxing chairs to watch the ferries come in- it really is wonderful.