Russian home
Tyler has lived in Russia throughout his life and holds a degree in Russian.
Plus one
Tyler also has a degree in math.
Home sweet home
His apartment sits atop a Jewish bakery: “My stairwell smells like babka.”
Child’s play
Dolls used to scare Tyler. “I’d had nightmares about them chasing me,” he says.
Favorite film
“Groundhog Day” is one of Tyler’s most beloved movies.
Speak up
Tyler is looking for a woman who can teach him a new language.
You’re invited
Tyler has an original copy of his parents’ wedding invitation that says “make love” on the schedule for each day of the five-day event.
Crafts man
Tyler has a knack for making everything from pop-up books to earrings.
Sarah, 29
Teacher
She is: nerdy. “I enjoy going to museums and participating in trivia nights,” says Sarah.
She wants: someone with a sense of humor. “It’d be nice if he can laugh at similar things I laugh about,” Sarah says.
Favorite comedian: Louis C.K.
Guilty pleasure: “Millionaire Matchmaker”
Sweet tooth: Sarah uses agave nectar as sweetener instead of sugar. “It’s very trendy,” she says.
Biggest fear: scorpions
Alexis, 29
Project manager
She is: a thrill-seeker. “My friends nicknamed me ‘Adventurous Ali,’ ” says Alexis.
She wants: someone who is tall and skinny. “But I’ve dated and been into guys who didn’t fit this description,” says Alexis.
Favorite NYC nabe: Sunset Park
Cheers: Alexis enjoys any dive bar that has a good beer selection.
Step up: She was once told she has strong feet. “It’s strange, but I liked it,” says Alexis.
Celebrity crush: Michael Fassbender
Bianca, 23
Event manager
She is: not afraid to call a guy out. “The ones I get along with usually find it refreshing,” says Bianca.
She wants: a person who can work a kitchen. “Being able to cook is hot.”
ID, please: Every now and then, Bianca still gets carded at R-rated movies.
Turn-ons: Men who smell good
Chai hard: Bianca loves chai tea and uses it to make cupcakes, pancakes and macarons.
Stretch: Bianca’s a yoga devotee.