We loved staying in Mike's apartment. He made it really easy with regards to accessing the apartment and using the apartment during our stay.
If you want real New York living this apartment is great. Great location, close enough to walk to almost everywhere you want to go but in a quiet street so you feel as though you can get away from all the madness that is NYC. Fantastic restaurants and amenities on your doorstop.
Highly recommend a trip up to the roof at night to see the amazing skyline lit up (keep away from the edge!) + walk up to the corner of 9th for frozen margaritas at Mickey Spillane's bar to sit and watch the world walk by.