Braydon’s place get 5 stars because he’s an exceptional host and the location is ideal. For both location and host, 5 stars really isn’t enough. Braydon has also done a great job optimizing the space. The bed and shower are both very good, which is important.
That said, this is very much a West Village apartment: it’s tiny with almost no right angles (including wall to floor or ceiling), up a flight of stairs, and with all sorts of special cases and warnings—can’t adjust heat by yourself, fuses blow easily, etc. It’s not luxury but having lived in NY, I can say it is authentic.
Most importantly, I would stay here again. It’s a good value in a city that has very few good values.