This studio has a great location with an 8 minute walk to Central Park, and plenty of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and day-to-day services nearby. Trips to Time Square, Mid-Town or Downtown take 30-45 minutes by train (green/yellow lines) or car ($30-45).
The unit is in an older building without a doorman, located on the upper ground to the back. That makes it very quiet, if a little dark. The neighbors we met were generally nice and we didn't encounter any issues with noise etc.
There is an open den with a dining table & two chairs near the entrance, which we used as our WFH desk. The bath & kitchen are in the middle and the large living & sleeping area is near the windows to the courtyard. Thick curtains darken the room fully at night. The bed has two pillows and a comfortable mattress. The furniture was older, but functional.
The unit has recently painted walls and new floors, was thoroughly cleaned before our arrival and offered a clean, fresh first impression. The bathroom, windows, doors, heater & a/c, faucets are older, but were in good working condition. The bedding, towels and linen were basic, but new, clean and comfortable. A full set of bathroom and kitchen supplies was provided to make for an easy start of the rental.
The unit has a stove, microwave, large fridge, coffee maker and iron (no board) and some kitchenwares. Everything was in good working order. The internet is very fast and reliable, great for WFH - Zoom calls or Netflix streaming were no problem. The TV (not smart) has a few basic channels, so bring your own streaming device for entertainment.
We had access to the mailbox and package delivery is possible, making long-term stays much easier! There is a video intercom to safely buzz in delivery staff or visitors.
While the listing promises laundry, this refers to a shared laundry room in the building. Four (older) washers and four dryers are available at $1.50-$2 each per usage. Mid-week, daytime was typically easy to find available appliances. There also is a serviced laundromat across the street.
The listing is managed by a professional property management company, which was generally thorough and responsive. The building janitorial staff was very friendly and helpful.
As identified in the listing, the utilities are not included in the price of the rental. They are billed without meter readings approximately based on the utilities bill, after your stay. Depending on your heater & a/c use, I'd plan between $50-$300/Month on top of the rental fee.