It was unusual that I had to get the key from the PO Box in the building but there wasn't anyone there to let me in. When someone entered I came in and did get the key but there was some waiting outside for that to happen.

Susan did warn me of this and it feels a little odd, but it worked. Susan was great to work with even though I never saw her. She was available through email and if needed I had her phone number.

While there were two roommates in the apartment I only saw them briefly. It would not have been the Airbnb commercial of them offering to show me around, ask any questions, how are you doing, etc. They were more like "Oh, thats right Susan isn't here." They weren't rude, but it wasn't welcoming, but I will state for the record they were 20 somethings and I am 48 so they might have also been not so inclined because I seemed like an alien there. They did tell me which bathroom I could use and to feel free to use the kitchen and fridge. I never saw another person again. Which was fine. It was also odd to be in someones living space, but it also felt like I had my own place as I could come and go as I pleased.

Susans room was clean, and perfectly fine. Looks like the picture in the posting. Its bright and sunny. There are no frills but I wasn't looking for any. The internet log in information was left behind and I got on without problems.

I did go into the kitchen to put a drink in the fridge, and the fridge was packed to overflowing, and stinky, so I decided against that. The kitchen was a bit grimy, but they are 20 somethings in NYC. Just keep that in mind.

The fact you have the bus line that runs down 2nd Ave out your front door, almost. And a block away from the one that runs up 1st Ave is a great boon. So even if you feel far away from down town or mid town you can get there in a breeze.