We had a great visit to New York! As advertised, Niko's room was very quiet and the bed was super comfortable. The location was fantastic and the water pressure was amazing which is important when travelling with teenaged girls. Niko was a very friendly and welcoming host.
On a side note, This listing has a strict cancellation policy which Niko clearly states in his posting. I hadn't considered that when booking, but it became problematic when it looked like I was going to have to change our dates shortly after booking, and lose 50%. Airbnb was a nightmare to reach (which is no fault of Niko's) but I would think twice when booking a place with a strict cancellation fee in the future. We made the dates work from our end and I am glad that we did.