The communication with the host was fantastic - she is super friendly, understanding and kind. I had a lot of flight delays and she was extremely kind and accommodating about the situaiton.
The location of the spot is also fantastic in my opinion - super close to the subway and options for restaurants and cafes are very close by. You have to be ok with some noise, music and a neighborhood that is alive (i.e. it's New York, you can't expect total quiet). What was a surprise for me is that the hair salon business is in the apartment, not separate from the apartment. I wish I had gotten a better sense of this before booking the apartment. The available room is in the back of the apartment so you are separate from where the salon is, however, it felt odd that the business was in the house and there are people going in and out until late at night. Additionally, the patio is a shared space, not a private patio. I'm sharing what I think I would have appreciated knowing so I hope others find this helpful. If you're looking to stay in a place that is subway accessible and you just want to crash (which was the case for me)- this is a great place, and I would recommend it highly.