Perfect stay, great location, awesome value. I can't imagine finding a better stay at this price.
Dorian makes everything super clear and easy at check-in. As advertised, the room is separate from the rest of the apartment, out in the hall. So it's nice and private, but he also made us feel super welcome in his kitchen, etc. We didn't see much of each other, but Dorian checked in once or twice via text to make sure we were comfortable. It's like having a nice roommate where you live separate lives but you know you can count on them. Perfect.
The neighborhood is absolutely awesome, too. Wall-to-wall food and fun. We had a great time checking out some very cool bars and unique bodegas. It's easy to get around, subway and ferry are a nice little stroll away. Keep an eye out for pop-up flea markets, delicious food trucks and live music.
Make sure you hop down to Domino Park - it's mere steps away from the apartment and about as chill as it gets in NYC. We saw a crazy beautiful sunset there on our first night, with a spectacular view of a glowing Manhatten. If you have any hard feelings towards the noisy bridge (didn't bother us a bit), spend some time with it here and I'm sure you'll come to an understanding.
Thanks again, Dorian!