Overall the apartment is good, and the owner is very helpful and responsive to questions. For instance, when I told them that I wouldn't be able to check in during the usual time frame due to a late flight, they were able to accommodate me, and when there was a minor issue with the toilet not flushing properly, they fixed it in less than 24 hours.
The place is spacious, the internet is fast, and the TV and Roku are much appreciated. There's a lot of space to put all of your clothes and belongings. Even during the colder nights, I never got too cold thanks to the automated heating. There are washing machines and dryers downstairs, as well as a laundromat service next door, which is very convenient.
The location is good, with a subway station only a few blocks away. There are plenty of places to eat as you walk towards midtown, and the nearby Trader Joe's makes grocery shopping very easy.
I wish there were more cleaning products in the apartment, as it was necessary for me to buy things like dishwashing liquid and paper towels, which aren't expensive but are essential to leaving the apartment in a good state.
Similarly, there was only roll of toilet paper when I arrived, meaning I had to buy more as soon as I got there – again, they aren't expensive, but it is frustrating to arrive only to find out that you're mostly lacking some living essentials. Worth noting that there was no shampoo (the listing said there would be), but I didn't mind as I would use my own.
Finally, the bathroom has a bit of a problem with small cockroaches – there weren't an absurd amount, but there were enough for me to notice the problem. It's understandable given the apartment is on the second floor of a Manhattan building, but I think it might need some attention from pest control.