The bad:
Guests have no control over the heat which can only be on at full blast or turned off (both are controlled automatically) which during the cold months can lead to the apartment being uncomfortably warm or cold(untill the heating automatically turns on/off again). When the heat is on there is also a very audible hissing from several pressure valves on the pipes.
Being located right on 8th ave. does mean, as stated in the description, that there is a lot of noise which two of the bedrooms are subject to.
There is no light above the dining table so the corner nook in which it is placed is very dark. And in general the available lights in the main room were two ceiling lights (whereof one didn't work) and a table lamp.
The toilet needs fiddling with to stop from running and was wobly due to loose screws.
The sink in the bathroom was almost clogged up.
The refrigerator ran almost constantly and was quite noisy.
The kitchen was very dirty and especially the kitchen exhaust fan was down right disgusting.
The good:
Excellent location.
Great suggestions from host of things to do while in NYC.
Spacious appartment.
Nice beds.