Jed’s place is great. He was really responsive when we had questions or requests. It’s clean, nicely furnished and comfortable. There aren’t many choices for a short stay in nyc with a baby and Jed’s place is really outstanding for this. The room downstairs is perfect for a baby with toys and decent darkness. I was a bit freaked by the stairs going down - they provide a stair gate that is quite convenient but I would be nervous leaving a toddler on their own even with it - but the stairs at least have grip paint so you feel secure whilst walking down even if carrying a baby. The aircon is the best I’ve seen in nyc. Actually modern and quiet. Other places make it feel like you’re sleeping next to a 747. The place was comfortably warm and easy to control. Great touches like a bunch of followers on arrival. I did however have a couple of niggles. This wouldn’t make someone not book because the place was great but it would make me think twice to come back:
1) there are pipes in the bedroom that creek and rattle all night. So even though I wasn’t woken by fire trucks through the night like other places in nyc they creek and rattle all night quite loudly. If you’re a light sleeper this will drive you insane.
2) I was under the impression this had a back yard. Maybe from the reviews or the pictures. But I was quite excited to have even a bit of outdoor space. However there was a sign on the back door that this was out of bounds. This would be a major selling point as so rare in nyc so a shame we weren’t able to go especially as there was a toddler swing.
3) it is a basement flat so a bit dark. Fine for a week but any longer and I think you’d feel claustrophobic especially with not outdoor space.
Again - not reasons not to book as there were many advantages but just to know for when you come.