This apartment is HUGE by NYC standards, and is a fabulous place to stay for a family or group of friends! The top two floors of a townhouse, the apartment features an open living-dining space on the first level and two bedrooms upstairs with comfortable beds. Sofa beds on the first floor provide sleeping accommodations for more guests. There's a beautiful new bathroom on each floor. It was August when we stayed there, and modern a/c units high up on the walls kept the climate cool and comfortable.

There's an impressive-looking kitchen along one wall of the first level. We didn't try to cook, but the refrigerator works fine.

The cleaning person was late because there had been a hurricane the day before which disrupted the transit system, so when we arrived the kitchen was messy, the beds unmade and there were dirty towels on the floors of the bathrooms. But we just dropped our bags off and went out for the evening, and when we returned, everything was spotless and there were nice clean sheets and duvets on the beds.

The East Village neighborhood is full of interesting restaurants, cafes and bars, and the subway is only a few blocks away. This is a perfect location for a "base camp" for exploration of the city.

There is indeed a roof, but it's only accessible via a steep metal ladder and a trapdoor (trap-skylight), so we didn't use it. However, the large open first level is ideal for relaxing. There's enough space and seating for several people to sit and chat.

We didn't meet the host - he was out of town - but he was readily available through email, text and phone.

Unlike other Airbnb apartments in NYC where I've stayed, this one is excellent for three or more people. The TWO bathrooms are a real bonus. While not luxury accommodations (most of the furniture has seen better days, and you have to walk up a lot of stairs), the price is fair and reasonable for what you get, the host is very responsive, and the location is excellent. We would definitely stay here again!