Location & Contacts:
We are at 2065 1st Ave, Apt 9E (click for map).
The building is on the north-west corner of East 106th St and 1st Ave.
Ring buzzer 9E, or call us when you arrive
+1 212-212-CHAZ (2429) voice only or K.K. at +1 917-847-5678.
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Provisions:
We provide clean towels and linens.
The guest room has: A queen-size bed, independent air conditioning, Roku entertainment system and more.
There is high-speed WiFi.
There are telephone handsets throughout the apartment, long distance on these phones is free, just dial "9" before placing your 10-digit North-American call.
On the middle shelf of the fridge, we always have: chilled and double-filtered drinking water, diet peach iced-tea, chilled coffee (reheat a large clear mug
in microwave for 3m for very hot mug 'o coffee), sugar-free hazelnut-flavoured coffee creamer, sugarbowl full of Splenda (a zero-calorie sweetener); note:
there is real cane sugar in the storage container next to the sugarbowl.
There are several grocery stores in the area, the closest is across 1st Ave for anything you might need. If you need something after-hours, there is a 24-hour
grocery store one block away on 2nd Ave and 106th St, and a few others nearby.
La Tropezienne Bakery at 2131 First Ave is a French patisserie just a few blocks up 1st Ave. They have amazing ham and swiss-cheese croissants and other treats.
All your favourite fast-food places are on 3rd Ave, a few blocks south and north 106th St. Enjoy sparingly as there are many better food choices in NYC that that!
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Rules of the house:
No outside shoes are to go beyond the tan entryway carpet.
No tobacco smoking inside the building or apartment.
We do allow marijuana smoking, but only in the windows of the front room, and when the wind blows any smoke outside the apartment. K.K.'s job is dependant on
drug-free random hair testing!
We allow the use of vape pens, only if it does not smell of tobacco or other strong scents.
If you bring in any guests, you are responsible to ensure that follow all the house rules and do not cause a disturbance on the property.
No pets or children. Our home is not safe nor suitable for either.
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Using I.D. cards and keys:
The lobby door uses an I.D. badge, which we will provide for you to use during your stay.
We're on the 9th floor, south-east within the building. When exiting the lift, then right again into the short hallway. Our door has a yellow apartment
number label on the door - the black button below it is the doorbell.
One of the keys unlocks/locks the deadbolt in the top keyhole.
The other key will unlock/lock the deadbolt on the bottom keyhole (note: it's opposite "normal" locks!). When unlocking, after the deadbolt clicks as it
retracts, turn the springy key slightly further (it will feel "springy") to unlock the actual door latch itself and push gently to open the door.
We lock the deadbolts before bed, or when everyone is out of the apartment. We sometimes use the chain lock when everyone in in for the night and no one is expected.
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Transit in New York City:
Even if you've been to New York in the past everything changed in January 2026 when they retired the metro card.
All fares are now paid with an RFID credit card, phone app (Google Wallet/ApplePay) or OMNY card (a pre-paid fare storage device available at every subway station vending machines)
To be fair, transit prices have actually come down for people that use public transit a lot; although a single fare is now $3, after paying for 12 rides using the same card or device
in a 7-day period, and all additional rides within the week are free. Learn more here.
Google Maps is wired into MTA’s real-time APIs, allowing the best navigation tool we have to get around NYC.
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Useful websites to peruse:
Trip Advisor's TOP 10
Save Money on Broadway Tickets at www.broadwaybox.com
New York City's OFFICIAL website with news and information!
USA Today recommends these 10
artisanal treats to try in New York City
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How to book:
Step 1) Ensure one of us will be home and the guest room is available*. You can do this at Where's Chaz, and our guest
calendar is at guests.chaz.nyc
Step 2) Send an e-mail request by clicking here. Indicate the date and estimated time of arrival and date of departure.
Step 3) Get a confirmation Google Calendar invitation (confirmation you're booked), and/or additional questions from Chaz or K.K.
* We also have a queen-size futon in our living room for overflow.
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