Pitch perfect

Most people are surprised to find out Lauren is a musician. “I studied oboe performance, and I am a classically trained pianist. I sing a bit, too!”

Franco-phile

Lauren has a serious crush on “27 Hours” hottie James Franco.

Running (wo)man

As a “passionate person” who finds a hobby and runs with it, Lauren completed a marathon last year.

Brooklyn babe

Lauren is originally from Texas, but she’s been living in Greenpoint for five months. “I love it. It’s such a cool neighborhood,” she says.

Park & rec

“Washington Square Park is my favorite place in the city,” says Lauren. “It’s perfect for sitting on the fountain and people-watching.”

Bookworm

Buying books is one of Lauren’s biggest pleasures: “I’m a pretty voracious reader, and I love getting recommendations from friends,” she says.

Lauren gets to choose from these three guys.

Michael, 28


Theater usher and student

He is: a jokester. “I can be a bit goofy.”
He wants:someone “radiant, smiley and someone who doesn’t take herself too seriously”
Shocker!“My hatred for karaoke is stronger than my fear of death.”
Favorite NYC spot: The Comedy Cellar
Happy hour:He’s most content spending time with his 3-year-old nephew.
Celebrity crush:
“any of Don Draper’s girlfriends”
Deal-breaker: negativity

Bren, 22

Graduate student

He is: a culture vulture and “an avid jazz fan”
He wants: a busy bee. “I like people who enjoy going out and being active,” he says.
Favorite NYC spot: the Steinway showroom near Carnegie Hall
Shocker! He can juggle.
Guilty pleasure: eating Chinese food
His kind of funny: “Arrested Development”
Room raiders: The most embarrassing that’s in his room is a banana suit he wore for Halloween one year.

Amos, 25

Writer/performer

He is: a Southern gentle man. “I’m originally from North Carolina. I’ve lived here for almost two years.”
He wants: a natural woman. “My biggest pet peeve is someone who doesn’t like the outdoors.”
Hidden talent: knitting
Guilty pleasure: eating MoonPies and pork rinds
Deal breakers: picky eaters
Favorite NYC spot: The Upright Citizens Brigade
TGIF: His idea of a good night is a rooftop party