We had a lovely stay at Ted's apartment! First of all, it's a very spacious apartment with an open layout and lots of daylight which makes it a perfect space to relax. Another plus was the closet space; we were able to put all our clothes away (I hate living from a suitcase for a long period). Airco and shower worked well and the bed was soft and very comfortable. Wifi was good quality and lots of towels were provided. Another plus is the spacious shared terrace and the doormen. They're very friendly and the 24/7 service is nice and gives a feeling of security. The neighbourhood is excellent, lots of coffee shops, bars, boutiques and museums nearby. Whole foods, subways and citibike stations also near. The apartment is located on a busy street, so you do get some noise, especially the ambulances and fire trucks can be loud. During the day it wasn't really bothersome, but at night we slept with earplugs as a precaution and that worked fine (I have to say that I'm sensitive to noises in general and you're in NY so some noise is to be expected). We think there is an organisation for homeless people next door, so we saw them often but they dont make trouble and never linger in front of the entrance.
In summary, everything was in order and to our taste. The only downside is the lack of TV. Also, the interior is not the most new or modern. That didn't bother us, but check the pictures to see if it's your taste or not. The pictures give a pretty accurate idea.
Finally, the communication with Ted was very smooth. He even helped us out when another host cancelled on us very last minute. So we were very happy with Ted's service! In conclusion, if we're in the area again, we won't hesitate to book Ted's place again!