This place is fantastic and is as shown in the pictures! We traveled with a group of 6 - my two parents, my husband and I, and my 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son - so a variety of different ages. Everyone loved it. The kids slept upstairs, we slept on the main level in the bedroom that is near the downstairs bathroom, and my parents slept in the separate upstairs master suite area (with ensuite bathroom) so everyone had their own space. Outside the kids room on the upper level of the main area is an extra trundle bed should you have additional members in your party. It was so spacious for all of us. It is so rare in New York to have this kind of space and sunny duplex windows. I grew up in New York but since I live in the midwest now, I have to say the 2800 sq feet of space was a nice luxury and respite to enjoy when we came home to the apartment after a long day of pounding the pavement in the city. We did not mind the 2 flights of stairs walking up to get to this oasis.
Subway stations are about 2 blocks away and you can get everywhere easily.
A few compliments to the very responsive host(s). I asked about the nearest laundry after I booked since we are traveling with children that is always an issue, and she said she would look into getting one installed in the apartment - and then she did! Super rare to have laundry IN your apartment in NYC and for a weeklong stay this made a big difference as knowing it was there we didn't have to pack as much for the trip,. The host was also probably the most responsive host I have ever had after renting many vacation rentals over the years. She was almost immediately available through airbnb messaging. Check in instructions were clear (with photos!), and when a minor issue arose, she dispatched someone to check it out immediately and it was taken care of ASAP. Also, upon check out you don't have to take out the trash or strip the beds or anything, it's all taken care of so you can rush off to your flight.
I love midtown and the convenient access to everything all over the city. We had a wonderful trip and that was due in great part to this lovely, spacious, sunny property. Thank you Slavy for a great stay!