Mike's apartment is ideally located, it is very easy to get around Manhattan, the subway station is very close, even his neighborhood is nice, especially the view from the east river bank on all Manhattan... great!
Mike is very reactive and very accommodating, especially on arrival and departure times.
The apartment has all the amenities. It is a bit damp and in the basement, so it is very dark but it does not bother if you leave early in the morning to visit the city and the surroundings and you come back at night. It's very quiet, which is not negligible in NY.
We spent a few days extra, we recommend!