What a great place to stay in Washington Heights: just across the street from the 181 subway stop (express A), a well-stocked little neighborhood market, and the best bagels in NYC; and just a couple doors down from Saggio (delicious homemade pasta, salads & desserts), and Le Cheile (try the Irish stew and red lager). It's also a terrific location for small-town folks who drive to the city worrying about traffic and parking (no worries: there's a reasonably priced, 24-hour garage just a block or two away, and the neighborhood traffic's manageable). Al is gracious and accommodating. The apartment is clean, comfortable, spacious, and quiet-- the perfect place to kick back with a glass of wine after a long day of exploring. We certainly will book Al's apartment again!