Pros: This apartment was in a very convenient location for those working or touring the Upper East Side and Midtown. The neighborhood is fun to be in and fairly peaceful for Manhattan. It had a decently stocked kitchen in terms of flatware, bowls, etc. with a toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, and blender. The living room had an adjustable wall-mounted smart TV with access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, etc. The sink and shower had decent water pressure, and checking in was easy with the key available in a lockbox and the apartment being a second floor walkup. The host also reimbursed us for additional cleaning and toiletry products that were needed throughout our stay.
Cons: If you look closely at the pictures, you can see that the apartment is very small. Each part of the apartment is big enough for one person to occupy, but it gets cramped with more than one person. The kitchen is difficult to cook in as the only countertop space is located in a corner between the stove and sink, so not easy for those looking to eat at home. The bed (full size?) is in a pseudo-loft at a height from the floor, and initially was dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep in as part of the mattress was hanging over the edge, but the building attendant kindly brought a wooden board to support the edge. Those who roll often could potentially still roll off, though. It was a little difficult to load and unload the apartment (for a month's stay) because the building is on a busy corner and the stairs are sort of narrow. While the neighborhood itself isn't very loud, there is a pizza restaurant underneath that has live music throughout the day that reverberates through the apartment, and you can smell the pizza they're making. Lastly, the host is usually very quick to respond, but since she does not reside on site she relies on other cohosts who are less responsive to help address any problems you might have. As a result, it often takes time for problems to get resolved.