This rental was a mixed bag. I wouldn't stay again & wouldn't recommend it to a friend, but it might fit some people's needs perfectly. Positives: Location- short walk to Central Park, close to a local subway stop (i.e. not an express stop), & plenty of stores, restaurants, & bars nearby. The host was also very timely & clear with communications, so check-in was easy. My room, the floors, & the kitchen were clean. Negatives: This is basically an adult hostel with 4 numbered rooms. I met people in 2 of the other rooms (all seemed to be other guests), not sure if the remaining belongs to the host. Both showers were gross (so much hair & the grout lines were orange). My room (but not the apartment) was so warm I wore my lightest clothes & opened the window (despite it being winter) & I was still sweating. My mattress was very uncomfortable. Lastly, the apt rules said we weren't allowed to talk to anyone in the apartment stairwell (i.e. the building's tenants). Why? This felt very sketchy