We arrived late and the detailed instructions given made it very easy to access the apartment. We were pleased to find ourselves in a spacious place with all basics we required for one nights stay. The under floor heating was particular cosy, beds, sofa and sitting area comfortable and in the described NY theme. We had a very quiet night due to the location at the back of the building. We were particularly impressed by the number of well placed power sockets and the variety of lighting. We couldn't find a remote for the tv but were able to use the buttons on it. One of the fresh doors in the main bed room was not functioning properly which could cause a safety issue on a hot day when you need some air circulating. There were fitted fans that we didn't need. One of them with a cord not long enough to plug in but an extension cable should do the trick. The place was reasonably clean but could do with a more thorough spring clean getting rid of spider webs and dust the blinds. This is the downside of a black and white colour scheme with lots of glass, chrome and stainless steal it requires more attention to detail to keep it spotless. Although we only stayed for a night we were planning to cook, nothing fanciful, just pasta and salad.
This proved a bit of a challenge due to the state of pots and pans. They are completely inappropriate. I would even say a health hazard due to scratched and worn off surfaces. They need to be disposed of in my view. Also a bowl and a strainer would be useful, as would be a proper kitchen knife. If you only want to heat up a meal the microwave will be fine but don't pan to cook.
The bathroom is spacious with a washing machine (we have not used so don't know if it works ok). Lots of towel rails, all a bit wobbly but nevertheless functional. There are actually a few fixtures around the flat that need a screwdriver and a bit of tlc. That includes the broken magnifying mirror and the shower curtain, both totally unacceptable and ready to be binned.
Our greatest disappointment was that the next morning we realised that the flat definitely wasn't bright despite the large French doors. It's location on the lower basement floor did not actually allow much natural in. From no window you can actually see the sky only concrete walls.
If I was to stay longer than one night I would not have been happy at all. The fact that the apartment is in the cellar should be made much clearer in the description.
All in all it showed that this apartment is a proper business venture rather than a temporary unoccupied home of somebody which I think gives the special touch to most Airbnb accommodations I have been so far.