My daughter stayed here with two roommates for about 5 months for their fall semester and it was just right for a short term stay - especially for students. There aren’t any windows in the living area and kitchen which can make it feel very cramped at times, but the tall ceilings add some much needed space. We had a few incidents with the apartment, but Nina responded to our messages within hours and found a solution quickly. For example, the water boiler broke for the entire building so the shower wasn’t working, so Nina got us all gym memberships for the month so we could take showers! The building managers are also very nice and offer exterminator services once a month. The patio was lovely during the warmer months but the next door building’s HVAC system can get loud at times. The radiator is also loud when it’s cold and makes an odd clunking sounds through the walls, but after a couple days you sleep right through it. Otherwise, this apartment has all your basic needs. The kitchen is stocked with basic pots and pans, silverware, plates, bowls and cups.
In terms of location, this place is AWESOME. It’s a relatively quiet street so you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of Manhattan, but you’re just steps away from Times Square, Bryant Park, Herald Square, and the Flatiron District plus Penn Station, Grand Central and a bunch of subway stations. The Morgan Library is literally across the street! This apartment in particular does NOT have laundry. There is pick-up/drop-off laundry service in the shop right next door, but we had to walk about 5 blocks to do our own laundry at a laundromat. Other than that, it was a great stay!