Al’s home was so so beautiful and spacious. The first time my group and I stepped in, we were like “No way this is an NYC apartment.” We appreciated the extra air mattresses provided, as not all of us wanted to sleep together on the beds. Al was very attentive and responsive to any concerns we had. The wifi didn’t work the first night’s stay but Al came by with a technician from the ISP when none of us could stay behind and wait. The neighborhood was very nice and felt safe, with many restaurants and bars literally footsteps away. For my non-native NYers this stay might be a little far from the closest subway for you if you’re trying to get in to Manhattan (especially if you’re carrying lots of bags/luggage). I’m used to the walking so it was fine for me, but others in my group were a little annoyed. Our only other concern was the getting into Al’s apartment. Although we felt safe because of the security of the building as a whole, we were constantly fighting with the entrance door to the apartment in the sense that 1) the door did not close fully, 2) it was hard to unlock and lock the door when entering/leaving, and 3) we thought it a bit unsafe that the only thing keeping the door secure was one lock that could’ve been broken in to. Other than that, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend this stay for groups!