Sne is such an amazing host! He is truly welcoming, so fun to talk to, and he offers great advice. The brochure he created is an excellent resource with tons of useful information, including the neighborhood map with points of interest. There are a lot of great options for eating in the neighborhood. We especially enjoyed the fantastic Korean fried chicken at Boka.
His apartment is stylish and comfortable. Though there are lots of restaurants, bars, etc within easy walking distance, the street the apartment is located is relatively quiet. Still, there is enough traffic that you feel safe. The entrance is well lit, and we felt safe coming back to the apartment late at night. The noise level within the building was as expected.
It was an excellent experience for our kids to stay in a NYC apartment. It's a whole lot more meaningful, especially with a great host, than staying at chain hotels. I highly recommend his place.