We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dan's place! My wife and I used to live in the area, so we are very familiar with it and what's around. It's nicely tucked away from all the action but still walkable to all the amazing Chinatown/Lower East Side staples.
For starters, Dan has phenomenal design taste which we admired upon entering. We enjoyed looking at all of the books and funky art pieces in each room. As others mentioned, it has a few quirks, such as the bathroom and the lack of light (as it is a basement apartment) but we didn't mind.
The place was very clean, had all the amenities we needed, and was cozy and comfortable. We will definitely book again in the future and would recommend Dan's place to those visiting NYC that want an authentic vibe.