I would be comfortable falling a few points below the SG that mystic hit due to omission of honey. I think I can approach a similar color as well, not necessarily a match.
I recently brewed a RIS (OG: 1.093) and built my starter over 4 days before chilling and decanting from the growler. It took off like a banshee and is still chugging along rapidly nearly a week later.
Wander over to the Ginger Man or Rattle n Hum and bring a growler back to your room. If you spend the bulk of your time in Times Square you are missing a lot. Hit the whole foods near USP and you'll be glad you did.