Blake's place is a true gem! We arrived early and he was so kind to let us check in right away. The apartment looks exactly as shown in the pictures. It was comfortable and spacious. We are a group of 4 so it helped a lot that there were two bathrooms.
The location is also perfect. It is in a residential area, so it's quiet, but there are nice cafes, grocery stores and dining places. Everything is super convenient. We visited a few places in the host guidebook and were very impressed too! I can wholeheartedly recommend Blake's place for anyone looking to visit New York.