I spent a week in Emily and Lou's apartment, and it was a very good experience.
Both of them are nice. I spent the entire week with Lou who was an excellent host. He helped me a lot and answered my questions very quickly before coming, and accepted to let me come for more than the allowed number of days (5).
When I got in New York he gave me a lot of advices, and as I was looking for a long term accomodation here, he recommanded me to other persons who were looking for someone to rent a room, so I was able to find a decent accomodation thanks to him !
He is a really nice person, we spent a lot of time talking every day, and one sure thing about him is that he loves hosting and he loves sharing what he knows and loves with people.
I had the chance to eat a lot of delicious waffles and smoothies for a week ! You will love them.

I would really recommand you to go to their apartment if you are looking for a not too expensive accomodation, because I believe it is really worth meeting them.

I am really happy that I met them, and I am still in contact with Lou, which I am sure is already waiting for you !