Joe’s appartment is located in the very lively East Village neighborhood (which I love, I stay in that same area each time I come to New York).
After 5 flights of stairs (Joe warns you about it) and very accurate information on how to enter the place (in case Joe’s not home at that moment), you enter his home, that will become yours for the duration of your stay.
The appartment is not big, but this is New York! Nevertheless, you have enough space for your room and in the common areas (kitchen, living room, bathroom, and of course the rooftop).
AC is very convenient on the hot days of the New York summer. There are units in the bedrooms and the living room.
Kitchen is easy to use, and Joe insists on the fact you can use whatever you need in there.
Bathroom is shared with Joe, and possibly another guest, but I never had to wait to use it. It’s a little old (but then again, old building) but clean. Be careful to the hot water in the shower: it seems to have a mind on its own ;)
Bedroom is not super big, but you have a large and comfortable bed and a closet to hang your clothes (for the bedroom I was renting, that closet is in the living room, that is not at all an issue).
And finally, up one last flight of stairs, you have access to a private rooftop over the city. Perfect for the morning coffee or a drink after a day visiting. That was the little plus!
Joe is a very kind guy, that makes everything he can to help you have a nice stay, he’s very quiet and let you a lot of space in his own home.
Overall a nice stay in a nice appartment with a nice host!