I stayed at James apartment for 2 weeks and it was perfect. Incredible location, around the corner from Penn Station (which will get you just about anywhere on the subway), Hudson Yards and start of the High Line, and a 30 mins walk to Central Park.
The apartment is great, large (for NYC) proper 1 bedder. The bed is very comfortable and it’s quiet which is amazing for Manhattan. I am a solo traveller and felt very safe not only in the apartment but in the neighbourhood as well.
James is a great host, he is very responsive when needed and full of great info. He even helped me with my luggage up and down the stairs and waited patiently for me to arrive as I was a lot later than I had indicated.
I highly recommend staying here and will be - if available, on my next visit.