The host was pleasant and there to meet us when we arrived at the apartment. Our stay was comfortable enough but there were some issues with the shower and the kitchen was not as clean as I would have liked it to be. Also, if you're planning on cooking there are limited options for cooking gadgets and basic spices. The largest issue that we had was parking. If you plan on renting a car while visiting NYC this is probably not the best place to stay, but if you're on foot it is close to the subway and there are a number of decent dining spots.