Our stay in NYC was AMAZING and Carlos' apartment had a lot to do with it!
We had initially planned to stay outside the city and take the train each day. A friend advised us that "to have the true NYC experience" you need to be in the city. Boy was he right.
Location - Carlos has an amazing location. We were a few blocks from everything you could want. Restaurants, Theater District, Times Square, subway stations are all a short safe walk away.
Apartment - This apartment was on the top floor of a building with an elevator (which you'll appreciate after walking all day.) Though we didn't cook, the kitchen was clean and well stocked. The master bed is EXTREMELY firm similar to a 1" memory foam mattress on the ground. The couch bed was great, perfect balance of support and softness (no bar across the back.) Great pillows and plenty of extra clean blankets and towels. Minor floorboard creaking is to be expected in a city this old.
Host - Carlos was perfect. He answered all our questions quickly and thoughtfully. He was able to accommodate our very late arrival with a greeter who gave us keys and walked us through the apartment, answering any of our questions.
We would stay here again, Thanks Carlos.