We enjoyed staying at the place. It is rough looking on the outside, but very nice on the inside. It's been updated with a modern look and feel.
Pros:
-Very large space in the kitchen and living room to enjoy time together with a big group/family.
-Large bedrooms
-2 1/2 bathrooms (hard to come by)
-Driveway to park off road (this is a huge deal for New York City!)
-Free Staten Island Ferry for travel to and from Manhattan ($12/day or $1.50/hour parking fee) every half hour for most of the day (every 15-20 minutes during peak hours)
-Large TV with streaming services
-Great air conditioning
-Easy check-in (code on door)
Cons:
-Ants in the kitchen upon arrival and throughout our trip
-Broken chair, bathroom drain, and blinds throughout most of the place (curtains used to cover them)
-Shabby looking exterior and yard
The pros definitely outweighed the cons. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.