This midtown location can't be beat. You're less than a minute walk from 6th avenue and just a few minutes from 5th avenue right on 45th street. You're close to the action, but not drowning in a sea of tourists (as you might be if you were on, say, 42nd and 6th avenue).
The apartment was exactly as described. It's spacious, airy, and well lit with natural light from windows with fantastic views of the city. The air conditioning works very well, which is key if you're staying in NYC in the middle of the summer.
Having a kitchen was a big plus for our family. We cooked most of our meals. The gas stove worked every time. The refrigerator was spacious and cold. The microwave was a bit difficult to find, but worked well. The pantry is well stocked with spices. There is a Whole Foods just a few blocks away. Restaurants will deliver right to your door.
The doormen in the lobby were friendly, helpful, and responsive that one time our magnetic keys didn't seem to be working. Check-in was a breeze.
The only negative with the place was that it could take the water in the shower a long time to heat up at 5AM. Sometimes as long as five minutes before it was warmer than lukewarm. That said, the water always heated up eventually.
The hosts were attentive and responsive and very quick to respond to our text messages, but basically nothing went wrong during our two week trip. This lovely apartment was exactly as described. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat.