Staying at this beautiful apartment was the highlight of my trip. The host definitely has taste that caters to my own which made me feel warm, welcome and at home for my 5 evening stay in the middle of September. I was welcomed by the housekeeper that provided me with more than enough information and she constantly wanted to ensure I was taken care of. Kudos to Raina. The host was more responsive than I am normally accustomed to on rentals, and would respond back within less than an hour in all cases. This is a great thing as us out-of-towners may need a simple question answered. Thank you to you for being so responsive. I was travelling solo and this apartment fit the bill with its 10 foot ceilings and ample space. The Tempur-Pedic bed was a wonderful addition to long days of walking and working. This is an actively lived-in apartment and was treated as such. The outdoor patio (right off the living room & overlooking the street) was used alot and allowed for a true sense of being outdoors in NYC at home. One wish I would have had was that there were some cheap patio seats outside on the terrace. But, I really did feel at home for the days I was there and would recommend it to anyone that doesn't need an elevator. This is definitely not for someone with small kids as it is on the 3rd floor and is a walk up, but for thirsty road warriors, this really makes you feel at home. The only downside was that I didn't setup access with the owner to use the projector and audio system. I'm ok with no TV, but it would have been nice to listen to music on the home theater system and maybe stream a movie or two. The internet here is fast (over 125mb download speed for those that care). I would definitely stay here again if the host would allow me to.

Pros- Comfortable, warm and inviting, spacious, outdoor patio is a major plus

Cons- Pay extra for use of A/V equipment, no outdoor patio seating, and maybe for others with kids- no elevator.