This is NYC, so the mindset to begin with is: be thankful for any habitable shoebox you can find. I arrived with the right mindset, however, I traveled with my 14 year old daughter and the environment especially at the building entrance to the apartment is somewhat too harsh reality for a girl her age. I would not go back there.
the building is shared by about five different renting companies and there's sort of an improvised long hallway to reach each reception and elevator. It is crowded and a part of the population made it feel unsafe.
The thing I regret the most is the fact that looking at 3 or 4 star hotels the day before traveling I found great options for half the price.
In the apartment, the sheets and towels seemed old and have been used many times. there was discoloration on all towels. The shower had hot water but was very dark, though not unsafe. The toilet seat was rocking every time I sat on and for some reason its water pipes were constantly noisy.
City location is very good; close to Penn station and to many subway lines.