Vlad's place is EXCELLENT. I was looking for a place for my parents and sister to stay while they visited me in NYC, and this was perfect. It is a block from the Q train, a few blocks from the 6 train, and a few blocks from my place. The apartment is great, the view is nice, it has a very well equipped kitchen, it is quite, and lots of closet space that helps since it allows to put suitcases away and maximize the use of the space.
The place is very quiet; you do not hear neighbors (on either side or above), which is a plus in NYC. The place is very comfortable and well decorated.
Vlad was kind enough to leave some NYC Lonely Planet guide and other resources that come in really handy. He was also super responsive and kept in touch to make sure all was well with us.
I would definitely recommend, and would certainly book this place again.