This is a great place to stay in New York and Casey is a really welcoming host.
This is not the place to go for a romantic weekend break in New York. It feels very much like “authentic” NY - it’s a old feeling apartment that’s a little beat up around the edges and isn’t huge but that’s part of the charm. One big plus is the decked balcony area.
Location wise, it’s about a 1 hour walk to Times Square but there are nearby subways.
The area is fantastic. There are lots of nice bars and dive bars around there and plenty of choice for food 24/7.
Overall, I would absolutely recommend this place.