We've stayed in a "hipster" flat in NYC before so we knew not to expect too much for the price. Previous reviews and the location made Yvelisse's place seem right for us. The pros --good-sized apt., great neighborhood, quick access to subway and bus, and the convenience of nearby shops and restaurants--as described by past guests are real. The cons, however, need to be represented in an honest review. While the furnishings and floors are clean (thanks Mara), the overall condition of the apt. comes up short even for a Big City pad. The walls need a coat of paint in every room; the windows are opaque with grime; the toilet seat seemed ready to fall off and the kitchen set up is, well, uninviting. Our biggest issue was the pervasive smell of natural gas that could be masked only by the use of the noisy air conditioner since the windows didn't open, which would have been nice since the weather was cool. We spent little time in the apt. but a multi-day stay there couldn't be anything but depressing. The good news is that all these issues can be corrected with a little effort. For now, the superhost status is quite misleading.