I stayed at Ignacio’s place for four months, and, overall, my experience was pleasant.
Pros:
- Great location. Everything you need is within walking distance from you, including but not limited to CVS, Trader Joe’s, Central Park, Equinox, and a variety of different cafes, bars, and restaurants.
- Reliable communication with the host. Make sure to contact the host whenever you need anything because Ignacio and Lowkl are willing to assist you. For instance, I accidentally dropped my gold earring down the sink, and Ignacio immediately sent a worker to get it from there.
- Essentials were provided. Upon my arrival, shampoo, hair conditioner, body cream, towels, bedsheets, dishes, flatware, and dish soap were already in the unit. Still, you might want to buy dish towels and dish sponges in advance.
- No roaches/bed bugs.
Cons:
- The size of the apartment. Before you decide to stay here, make sure you don’t mind living in a tiny apartment (200 sq ft). This means there is limited space for your belongings, and I would not recommend staying with another person.
- You cannot choose your unit because all apartments are randomly assigned based on their availability. You might end up living in an apartment with no wardrobe like me (I did have a four-drawer chest, though) or with a window facing the wall like a friend of mine.
- You might be disturbed by city noise because you will be living in the heart of the UWS. I lived on the fourth floor above the road, so “zoom, zoom, honk, honk” never stopped, and it was something I needed to get used to.
It seems to me that one’s experience largely depends on which unit one gets. But I’m definitely satisfied with my stay.