The location of the apartment was super convenient (half block from the subway and it only took me 25-30 min each morning to commute to midtown on the 6 line; plus there’s a great supermarket across the street), the bedroom was located down the hall and away from the other rooms so was quiet and peaceful, the apartment mates were nice and clean (most likely thanks to the many notes that Elisa had posted around the apartment), and communication was excellent (Elisa checked in with me multiple times and quickly responded to all my questions). I noticed a lot of little touches, which I appreciated (e.g. tissues by the vanity, bedside lamp for winding down while reading, clothes rack with a ton of hangers, trashcan right by the door, “Poo-pourri” spray in the bathroom, scented sachets in the dresser drawers, etc).
The only struggle I had was with all my luggage (but I knew it was a six floor walk up so should have packed accordingly). And it was my first time staying in an older NY building, so I bumped into the hot radiator pipe in the bathroom once while drying my hair and wanted to cry (but I was totally fine and I think most people will be more careful).
All in all, a great stay at a very reasonable price. Many thanks to Elisa! :) And if you eat at the Peruvian restaurant across the street, I recommend both the pollo a la brasa and lomo saltado. I might have to go back just to eat there again!