James' place is always my #1 choice in NYC. First bc James, who's a smart, funny and fast communicator/responder.
His place is in a quiet, elevator bldg in fancy-schmantzy Sutton Place which proves a nice break from the pace of the city. Yet it's a 10-min walk to 5th Ave and a block from 2nd Ave with every bar/resto you could want. It's spotlessly clean and spacious with everything you'd need for your stay. If you can't be happy here, you're clueless about NYC apts.