My family stayed in Adam's home for five weeks while one of my daughters attended a summer dance program, and things could not possibly have gone more smoothly. We arrived to find an absolutely spotless, well-equipped apartment that was just as advertised on Airbnb. The beds were comfortable; the bathrooms were immaculate and stocked with plenty of towels (and the water pressure in both showers was great); the kitchen had everything we needed for a family that prefers to eat in rather than go out. The washer and dryer were located right in the hall bathroom. The apartment even had a piano and a guitar, and my kids play both, so it was a perfect match!
The apartment is located in a very safe neighborhood and felt completely secure, with a building door that locks behind you and an apartment door that does the same, but also has a deadbolt and a chain. Trader Joe's is a two-minute walk; Whole Foods, Eataly, two wine stores, and countless other grocery stores are within a block or two. I can't think of anything you'd want to buy that you couldn't find within walking distance, but if you needed to go further, that's easy, too: there are subway stops at either end of 23rd St (one short block north of the apartment). In five weeks, we took a cab/Uber only three times, and either walked or used the subway for every other trip we took. The last week of our stay, my brother and sister and their families came for a visit and found a great hotel in Chelsea, only a few blocks away. We were able to have dinners together at the apartment, after which they had only a short, safe walk back to their hotel.
Adam was an excellent host. I never met him, because he left town the same day I got in, but he FedExed me the keys ahead of time, so getting in was easy. He answered all my questions about the apartment very promptly via text.
I can't speak highly enough of Adam and his home. If you are looking for a clean, safe, spacious, convenient place in Manhattan, this is it!