We stayed at this apartment for 7 nights with my wife and another couple. Believe me, this is the deal you are looking for.
It is a new (or at least it looks new) apartment with 2 rooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen & fridge, and cable TV. When we arrived it was very clean, and check in was easy. Heating/AC worked fine, and there isn't much noise around.
The apartment is just 3 blocks away from a subway station, and the subway line that passes through is perfect for tourist purposes. It's also just 5 blocks away from central park, and there are several bike renting stations on the way.
There is a 24 hour CVS just 2 blocks west, and also a very convenient 24 hour minimarket in front of the subway station. 10 blocks down from the apartment (or one subway station), there is a very complete shopping area, with many clothing, electronics & entertainment shops in it. This makes any shopping needs you have easy and conveniently met without having to go out your way.
All in all, this apartment was exactly the kind of stay we wanted for our vacations.