Location: on Roosevelt Island, it's an island part of Manhattan and direct to midtown with the F train, 5 minutes walk from Ester's place. If one enjoys walking, any stroll on the island gives the best views on NYC and its architecture. Roosevelt island is particularly safe, so there are no problems with taking a walk at any hour of the day.
Ester's apartment: The apartment has a central living room and open kitchen where everyone is welcomed to stay. The kitchen will make everyone happy as Ester has an 'open kitchen' policy meaning everyone is welcome to help themselves with drinks in the kitchen and making tea and coffee.
My room: it had an ensuite bathroom (minus the shower) with plenty storage space and a wide comfortable bed. The room has a nice system allowing you to control the temperature too.