The apartment was exactly as described! The bed was wonderfully comfortable, the bathroom was a good size and the furnishings were very generous. We immediately felt comfortable. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous toiletries (shampoo, creams, deodorants, feminine hygiene, ...) - everything is available!
The kitchen was a little chaotic, the dishwasher is broken and was immediately used as storage space.
The environment took some getting used to for us Europeans, but if you've been to New York, you'll know the dirty streets and the noise.
Apart from the described supermarket and one or two delis, there was nothing worth mentioning in the vicinity. The Unahn was just around the corner, with the express line you were in Manhattan or at the airport in 20 minutes.
All in all, it was a great experience not staying in a hotel in Manhattan. We can definitely recommend Helena's apartment!