The pictures and the ad announced by Charlene do not get even close to reality. She is the kindest person ever, sharing amazing tips with us during our stay (culture, food, shopping...), and her house is very cosy and close to the subway, with many options of places to go around. Whenever I go back to NYC, I am sure I have found, if not a place to stay, a friend to visit. And she surely's got a bed to sleep on in Brazil! :)