Host Violetta was unmet, but a great communicator! Marvelous place-hosts young children live there, too, so homey, yet chic, lodging for thrift-shopping and foodie 3 teens and mom. Comfortable, spacious, classy, quiet sunny and large-huge! apartment. Yoga space! Full of useful amenities and lovely art. Yep, it’s a major, pre-war, 5 story walk up, but: do-able if knees, lungs, and luggage ok! Very close to Duane Reade’s (aka: Walgreens), Muji, Dean and Deluca, tons of vegan, juice, deli and dining places. I truly wish this was available more often, but then-it’s their legitimate, home base. Stay was splendid! Great WiFi, cooks kitchen (for NYC), linens, sofa bed, and Violetta was so generous to encourage use of her food and spices. Eat in, at great long table. Or out, so many places! Awesome bathtub, too! And tv was fantastic. Apartment great for really tall people. Lots of taxis and Uber’s, plus subway so easy! Make sure you check for accurate address upon rental and key retrieval and return process. Easy, but critical to double check. Host awesome and attentive via email.