I cannot say enough good things about Mark’s place. You descend three little stairs into the adorable courtyard to get to the flat. It’s spacious, comfortable (bed was great!) and beautifully decorated. It has a full kitchen my sister and I availed ourselves of for breakfast every morning. The bathroom is large and clean, the towels thick and soft. Location location location. There is a small grocery down the block along with a pharmacy. Just 3 blocks away is a Trader Joe’s. Central Park is 1000 feet from the flat. The metro, with two different lines shooting you straight into the heart of Manhattan, is around the corner. Restaurants everywhere. We felt safe the whole time. It’s everything one could hope for in a city like New York, and was a huge part of the reason we had such a great time. Communication with Mark was promptly and kindly answered. Highly highly recommend. Thank you so much Mark. We will be back!