Dave's place is lovely and very big, with a fully equipped kitchen and private bathrooms for each bedroom as well as separate work and lounge space. It was absolutely ideal for me and my business partner on a work-week trip during COVID. We could each have privacy, didn't have to eat in restaurants, and could invite clients and friends over for meetings and meals. Dave was super responsive and helpful throughout the stay. Checking in and out was seamless.
A couple things to know if you stay here:
A few basic supplies that are usually provided in Aribnb properties were missing (shampoo, body wash/soap in the shower, a hair dryer). I hope Dave decides to add these in the future and I left a bottle of shampoo in one of the showers for future guests. There is a Rite-Aid a few blocks away.
When I arrived at the place, it was very cold, and I couldn't figure out how to use the heaters for the first day or so (a couple of them I never managed to figure out). Dave let me know there is usually a house manual with instructions but it was missing during my stay, so it's worth checking.
Finally, there were a few structural issues with the place -- this comes with the territory of an older New York building and shouldn't be a reason not to stay, but important to know, especially if you have accessibility needs. The stairs are very steep and shallow and a bit slippery. I slipped going down on my last day in the place so make sure to hold onto the railing on your way down and watch your steps. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a pocket door that was off it's railing when I arrived and therefore really hard to open and close. I ended up leaving it halfway open; hopefully this is something that can be fixed easily.
I've stayed in many places in New York and I really do think Dave's place is lovely. It worked out wonderfully for us on this trip. Many thanks!