Our stay at Orlando's apartment was alright, but not entirely what we expected probably due to the lack of description on his page. Orlando was very accommodating and open. Check-in was easy. What we did not expected was that, as understandably standard for NYC, was that the flat initially contained of one bedroom, which we slept in (the door did not lock) and Orlando slept in the living room behind a curtain. There was a window above the guest-room with no glass in it, letting the noises and smells of the rest of the apartment through. The room itself was draughty, but Orlando was kind to help with that and sealed the windows with duct-tape upon our request. What we did not know upon arrival was that Orlando had a puppy, which was not allowed outside and therefore used the entirety of the apartment as her toilet. There were airwick fragrances in place everywhere and we had that smell in our clothes and noses for days. Orlando was kind and communicative, but sometimes standards are different for different people. I understand this is NYC and if you are willing to share a smaller, less private space during your stay then go for it, but maybe the pro-tipp is to save up even more money afford a hotel room. Metro-Stations are situated nearby, a ride to downtown takes 20-30 mins, 10 minute walking distance from Central Park.