Great location. This is exactly the place you are looking for if wanting to stay in Chelsea, without spending much money. Everything was just as described. The apartment felt very New York: small, quirky and special. You'll have a large private room with a bunkbed and two large windows looking to the front street from the fifth floor. Michael was very flexible with check-in, letting me arrive early.
I was allowed to use the kitchen and all utencils as needed. He shared his coffee, olive oil, salt, pepper: all the essentials. I bought some groceries for my breakfast 50m away at Whole Foods, and I had a small corner on the counter to keep my food. The Subway stations are very close to the place.