Overall place is nice. Although it is very close to Central Park, other main attractions such as time square and Rockefeller Center are roughly a 25-30 min walk. I was unaware that the host stayed in the same apartment. If you are looking for a private apartment, the only thing that separates you from host is the room you stay in. Host is very friendly and has a quick response time. The floor is a bit squeaky, so walking around the room is a bit noisy. Bathroom was clean but shared with host.