Jesse's place is AMAZING. The loft is great and the AC is 10/10. The bathroom is the star of the loft. We loved how the kitchen was set up and felt comfortable making food and utilizing it. The inside of the complex and elevators look a little rundown, but do not be fooled - we felt incredibly safe the entire stay. The noise from the train sounded like white noise to us. It did not bother us at all. We would definitely consider staying at this rare gem again.
Also, Jesse was communicative and went above and beyond for us allowing us to come early which was SO incredibly helpful. He is a great host and it definitely attributed to our first great trip to NYC.
Tip for people staying: The bodega on the corner and the crepes shop a couple blocks away are great too!