Communication with Daniel was easy, he was very responsive. Self check-in was convenient. The unit was as pictured and as expected. The door men for the building were friendly and provided a sense of added security. There were plenty of power outlets. Location is great, super close to the subway and several major attractions. Towels were plentiful, we appreciated the oversized bath towels. Having a full size fridge, microwave, plates, silverware was really nice and handy.
No wifi password was readily available. We didn't ask because we have unlimited cell data but if you need it you may need to ask the host if it is available. The TV provided antenna channels only (of which there are quite a number in NYC); bring your own HDMI casting/streaming device if needed.
The shower functioned well, however the fixtures were coming off the wall which caused us a little concern that we might cause damage while using it. As the building is older, water temps and boiler heat can be a bit unpredictable. This is no fault of the host, but something to be aware of. We lost hot water one evening and half the next day during our stay. The host contacted building maintenance about the situation. Plenty of bath and hand towels were provided, but we could not find washcloths and would have liked some.
Contrary to the listing, no breakfast foods appeared to be provided. A Keurig with plenty of coffee was available.
As one should expect in NYC, the street outside can be noisy, through no fault of the host. We were able to drown it out with white noise apps. The restaurants below and down the street were continously packed throughout the night, keeping the street lively at all hours.
We asked a bit late (to our fault) to have both beds made up, so only one was made on arrival, but all necessary bedding was available for us to make it ourselves. The beds (one being a pull out sofa set) were a little uncomfortable in spots, but sufficed for the stay.
Overall, the stay was enjoyable and as expected and we were very appreciative of Daniel's hospitality and would recommend this Airbnb to any unpretentious traveler that wants to be close to the action in downtown New York City in a safe building at an affordable rate. Thank you, Daniel, for having us as your guests.