Pros: amazing location near lots of great spots (karaoke bar, coffee, Amish market), well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and lots of natural light when the drapes are open, a very good value for the area, area felt very safe and I enjoyed my morning walks around the neighborhood, the host was responsive and sent a second cleaning to us after some cleanliness concerns.
Cons: even after arriving later than we had told the host, our room wasn’t ready when we arrived. The cleaner was just getting started it seemed, and then rushed to leave once we were there. This resulted in a less than clean apartment. The towels were not changed out from previous guests, the shower still had an old bar of soap on the floor and was not cleaned, the rug in the living area was very dirty, and the floors had a considerable amount of dust and debris. Even after asking the cleaner to clean the rug, he did not. It had hair and other debris on it, and I didn’t even really feel comfortable walking barefoot. My dog found an old food container under one of the beds.
I do want to acknowledge that once we alerted the host, they apologized and sent another cleaning the next day at our convenience. We came back to new towels, a clean and sanitized shower, and MUCH cleaner floors. However it still appeared the rug wasn’t very clean. There were still clumps of hair and dirt, so I’m not sure if they vacuumed or just swept away as best they could. I would recommend investing in a good vacuum as the style of rug holds lots of debris. For a cleaning fee of $175, I expected the place to be spotless and well cared for. It's unfortunate that we asked twice and it still wasn't fully clean.
Overall, we really did enjoy our stay. The host was attentive and kind when we expressed our concerns. The value for the area was great, and I enjoyed the view from the bathroom window. We had plenty of room and everything we needed. The building was easy to get in and out of, and the AC worked very well and was nice to come back to (we were in NYC during a massive heat wave). I would definitely recommend this place for the area and amenities, but I hope they fix the cleanliness issues.