The basement apartment was exactly what I expected. It is a short walk to the subway and close to several 24 hr grocery/delis. The apartment was very clean and well worth the cost. The furniture seems brand new and there were no hint bugs or mildew anywhere in the apartment. It was a little warm but I opened a private hallway door to cool the whole space quickly. Overall, I enjoyed it quite a bit. I was able to self check-in with no issues. The only thing to be aware is there are a couple places the ceiling is low to accommodate pipes and venting for the apartment upstairs. I am 6'3" and I hit my head in one place in a corner. So if you are tall be aware before you go.