I can't say enough how wonderful of a host James is and what a great apartment he has! He was clear and communicative with our questions before we arrived and gave good directions for how best to get to his place. The apartment was just as described. The bedroom was clean and private, the linens and beds were comfortable, and we had full use of the dining and kitchen areas where James had bottled water and coffee pods stocked for our use. The bathroom shower was excellent and it was convenient to have toiletries available which allowed is to pack a little lighter. James had great recommendations for food and coffee shops nearby, and he was genuinely friendly when sharing details about himself and the neighborhood. The apartment is less than two streets from the subway station, so it was an easy trip to get anywhere. All in all, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay at James' place if we visit NYC again.