Autumn was an attentive, responsive host. She was quick to answer any questions or concerns and supplemented various brochures offering information on sites and offering of the city. The apartment was just as it appeared on Airbnb. It was a small area, but that is expected for any NYC apartment. The outside of the apartment and the hallways leading to the apartment were by no means clean. Kind of off putting initially. The hike to the 6th floor is definitely not recommended for elderly or even children. The apartment was clean for the most part, however we did clean the shower prior to use just for safe measures. As far as the area of the apartment, we had mixed feelings. We never felt unsafe but we also didn't venture out/stay out late. It was a blend of Chinese stores and unique restaurants. There was a rite-aid and CVS within walking distance for anything you may forget. She provides dishes to cook and eat with. We used them to make breakfast each morning to save a little bit of money on eating out. She also has a hair dryer available.. We were close enough to the subway to get wherever we needed to go, but it was a must as it is fairly far from many of NYC main attractions (Times Square/Midtown). Overall, we certainly satisfied with our stay.