The studio was clean, most fixtures working (but no bathroom fan), and it was quiet. The bed was ok. The kitchen small but utilitarian. The a/c worked; in NY in early October, no heat yet. But the temperature was comfortable. The building is safe, & the location is convenient to the new Q line, to the delightful Carl Schurz Park, the ferry—another delight, and a pleasant walk west to Central Park & the museums. And of course the UES ambiance, outdoor dining, & shopping. Two blocks to the Lexington subway. That said, the studio was full to overflow with the host's things such that there was scarcely any room to organize or find a space to set things down on. For me this was the biggest down side as I didn't want to disturb personal items, but had to put some knickknacks on the floor to make space available on the coffee table.