The apartment is conveniently equipped with everything you need. The beds are queen size and we found both comfortable- For us it was perfect that one was a little harder than the other, so we could choose the right one for us.
In the kitchen there is no microwave, this might be interesting for some.And within the house you can really hear everything (like someone walking upstairs or talking in the other apartment), which could be an issue for noise-sensitive people. And of course you can also hear the traffic from the street.
Besides some spots the apartment was clean and Beni promised that he'll take care of these spots.The location is not the nicest on Staten Island but we never felt unsafe. It is a little dirty outside and on the streets, which doesn't really make it look nice.
But it is really perfect that the bus stop is just right in front of the house and it takes only 10 minutes to get to the ferry station. In the first mornings we even walked down, which takes about 15-20 minutes.
Beni is always very helpful and caring, so this was a big plus because we could ask about parking, heating and anything else that popped up and he answered very quickly.We pointed some minor issues out to him and he already is taking care of those, so this should all be fine.
A little Deli is on the other side, so buying things like water or snacks is easy. A Pizza Take-away is right next door, pizza was ok for the first evening. On the way to the ferry station is a supermarket so we could buy needed stuff not too far away. About 20 minutes by bus you can find the Staten Island Diner which was perfect for us for breakfast.