Don't hesitate
You will not find better host the Russi, he actually saved me after last minute decline from another host.
Russi's place is great located between 9 and 10 av, just in 5 min walk from the 23 street subway station. It also close to the Chelsea cool market and the amazing high line park. And if you are hungry, try the burger place just around the corner or the great Jun men Raman bar.
And above all, the one and the only one..Russi.