Great value! If you are looking to book a place to stay while visiting NYC, you can stop looking.
It is a nice concoction of privacy, commodities and independence. Spacious for a couple, or maybe even 3 people. Keep in mind the overall height of the apartment, mostly the shower ceiling, which could be a bit tight for people above the 185cm mark.
All the place feels well taken care of and David has placed many perks here and there, like travel guides and magazines as well as some boardgames; smart TV with your usual suspects; Wi-Fi right on the spot. Didn't get much time to enjoy of the kitchen and dinner area, but it is well equipped.
Communication with David was easy going, he was responsive and accurate. Can't do it enough justice on a review, don't doubt that he is a real Airbnb superhost.
The distance from Manhattan was no problem at all. Staten Island ferry runs 24 hours, on a near to every 20min schedule; and it takes just about 20 minutes also to do the ride. Also it's free! Don't let that to be a concern, it's easy to reach the city anytime. The distance between the place and the ferry terminal is also a breeze, just 10 min by bus, or around 15-20 min walking.
If you need a place to crash while visiting NYC, but care to do so on a pretty nice place with full privacy and comfort: you have found it. Also the value/price rate is astonishing! You can stay on Manhattan and pay for overly expensive and poorly maintained places, or you can stay in David's lovely home, and enjoy the ferry ride two times a day, which overall just enhances the trip experience.