Although my son & I didn't meet Ali in person but she was so accommodating, thoughtful & responsive to all my queries almost instantly to ensure our check-in went through smoothly & indeed our stay during July-4 celebration was a pleasant experience.
The apartment is on the fourth floor & in a lively surrounding area with many local restaurants/deli, street vendors, food markets & groceries (24/7 City Fresh market & Target, Costco, Aldi at the East River plaza), BofA/TD banks & a laundromat nearby. A few walks to Central park & the Green line metro at corner 116th St/Lexington Ave can take you places. The common minimal, private room I stayed is so comfy & basically has everything I needed (Wifi, bed w/clean sheet/blanket, pillows, provided towels, desk & fan, electrical socket). A clean shared-bathroom comes with amenities, a living area & a dining with open kitchen with everything for a quick meal.
I'd highly recommend Ali's place without any hesitation, thank you so much Ali!