Shane's place is a nice little Manhattan apartment. Quite simple, but you know a place has the right vibe when you see two volumes of a good friend's poetry on the shelves. I stayed there for a bit more than a week while visiting the Morgan library, which is very nearby. Never met Shane, but we kept in touch by email, and his neighbour helpfully met me with the keys after I flew in on a Saturday evening. There are lots of good food options nearby on 2nd and 3rd avenues, along with a fine array of craft beer bars; I recommend Ted's corner tavern in particular.