When we arrived at the accommodation greeted by lots of rubbish bags at front door ,the entrance is an old building but not well kept. We entered the apartment not the cleanest , kitchen area was not suitable to cook , that might be just my option as a mother.Communal area cluttered and not clean , our room was much the same , wardrobe space had clutter in them ,a hole in the ceiling and not sure if bedding had been changed . The photos of room are deceiving not bright and airy , needs a clean .There was fresh towels on bed. Whilst in our room a previous tenant unlocked our door to enter which unnerved us , we did not stay the three days we booked only a few hours . We then had to look for another accommodation so we lost our first day in NYC and out of pocket. Not a good start for myself and daughter. I advised the host about not staying at the property and my reasons