With my husband it was our first time stay in NYC, which we wanted to experience as locals, esp. avoiding crowded hotels, etc. So the choice of Roger's apt turned out to be just fantastic.
The description of the apartment and the location was very accurate. The apartment was clean and neat, we had enough space to store personal belongings which was important since we stayed almost an entire week. We were surprised how relativlely quiet was the apt., because it faces the inner area of the residential block. And within the inner block, people have tiny backyards, and there are trees, too.
I would like to emphasize the location, which is absolutely amazing. Literally 5 min from Columbus Circle, one of the Central Park corners (even less if you are a fast walker). Also we went to the Metropolitan opera and again no need to take a taxi, it was a wonderful few minutes walk, very luxurious in the city I guess :) Also a good natural food type grocery store is one block away, and very close by are few subway stations, many take away options, restuarants in the area.
Roger could not welcome us personally while being away, but he arranged a friend who was already in the apt waiting for us even though we arrived earlier than supposed to. But Roger sent us instructions in advance so everything was clear. We can just recommend a stay if you are looking for a local experience in the heart of NYC.