I never actually met the host, we picked up keys from a third party, and returned the keys the same way. The apartment was as described. Extremely close to 111 8th Avenue/google building, 1min walk if that. Building and apartment were very very quiet. No dogs barking, no babies crying, no sirens, it was very quiet which made sleeping easier, I could not hear other building tenants through the walls. Things to note: 4th flr walk up, narrow stairwell. AC in every room. No coffee pot. Triple locks on door to apartment and a locked entry to building. Buzzer to let in others.