James truly deserves his title of Super Host. Staying at his studio in East Village was honestly my best AirBnB experience so far.
James is a very responsive host that will make your booking a breeze. He also takes pride in welcoming all his guests in person, which is always a good thing, and especially on your first time in a new city.
The studio itself is ideally located in the heart of East Village, in a quiet street with many close-by options to grab a bite after you arrived, and a laundromat right next door. It is a 5 min walk to the L train, and an 8 min walk to subway lines 5, 6, R and W (if I remember correctly, point being that it was super close!). There is also a Citi Bike docking station a block away.
Entrance to the building is through a set of security doors. The place is not huge, but very smartly arranged and tastefully decorated, with everything you can possibly need for the most comfortable stay.
Kitchen is fully equipped with a French press, brand new cooking utensils, an oven, microwave... and even a dishwasher!
TV has Netflix, WiFi was fast enough to work without any noticeable lag.
Bathroom is fairly small, but includes a decently sized bathtub where I could stretch my legs after a long day of visits (I'm 5'8 if that helps). Hot water comes out almost instantly and temperature is a breeze to adjust. Towels were available in many sizes and in sufficient number.
Throughout my stay, James was always reachable and happy to help, and welcomed any suggestion I had regarding the place.
I would recommend James' studio to any of my friends or family visiting New York without hesitation!