Nicholas made me feel very welcome. I was traveling unexpectedly on a family emergency, and placed an inquiry the night before. Nicholas was great in calling me a few hours later, which was a relief since I was travelling without internet access. He gave me excellent directions, and I had fun time to get there (great photos of Lady Liberty and the city skyline from the ferry).
I liked him immediatelly on the phone, but meeting him was like we knew each other for ten years!

He asked me to leave my shoes at the door, and showed me around the place, which was true to the profile and reviews. Built in the 1920's (?) with a few original sconce light fixtures preserved, tomato vines growing in the window sill, a charming kitchen with those ancient sturdy deep sinks, herbs drying on the counter, and postcards from grateful guests on the fridge.

In the morning, Nicholas treated me to a cup of coffee brewed as instructed by an Italian guest, and shared stories about the movie scene filmed there, about how he had to find room for the five Russian visitors, the young Hungarians that said that the apartment reminded them of their grandfather's house ("thanks, I guess")...
Thanks, Nicholas, for a memorable stay. You're welcome at our place any time you wish!!