There is no better way to get to NYC but visiting Michael's place.
He is a great person: friendly, gentle, humane, helpful... and will make you feel like you are at your own place.
Besides, I would say he is one of a kind: that there is nothing is more New York-like than Michael, and I am certain that NYC would not be as it is, if there were no Michael-kind in the city.
Do not lose your chance to visit him if your are considering to spend some days in New York.