Alex was most welcoming! He was very accommodating to our arrival and departure times, a great host, he stayed for a few minutes when we got there to show us around the apartment and to explain briefly how everything worked. We kept in touch during our stay for questions, he was very nice. The apartment is just perfect for a couple, and the neighborhood is THE best place to stay in NYC. Lots of bars and restaurants around, several subway lines just a few blocks away, Washington Sq. one block away, and everything you need to visit is really very close. We loved our stay. If we visit NYC again without the kids, we'll definitely look for Alex's apartment again !