It was nice to find an affordable place in such a great location, however we got what we paid for. It was very difficult to sleep each night of our stay due to loud banging noises coming from the pipes/heating. There was also a separate hissing noise coming from the radiator, which the host was able to help fix, however the loud banging noises remained for the duration of our stay. We were woken up several times each night. If this was a known issue, we should have been warned. If it was not, more could have been done to fix the situation or they could have offered a partial refund.
Outside of the noise, the unit itself is mostly clean and contains amenities as advertised.
The shower drains VERY slowly (sometimes over an hour) and so be prepared to stand in used shower water if using it after someone else.
This was our first time in NYC so we are not sure if this is a normal setup, but the building seemed sort of sketchy. The hallways are dark and dank, and the unit itself is interior-facing so your only view is other apartment windows and brick walls. The building is very close to Herald square and is in the middle of Manhattan, so the location is ideal if you want to explore the city - but if this is your first time in New York or a big city in general the area might feel a bit unsafe to you.
Honestly if it weren't for the great price, location, and inability to find something at a reasonable price while we were already in New York, we might have put up more of a fight/asked for a partial refund. All in all we had a great time in New York, however we would not choose to stay here again.