The apartment was just what we saw in the photos of the host. It was very clean and we had towels to use whenever we wanted to. The neighbourhood was great. Everything is only one or two blocks from the apartment, which is great if you want to buy bread, vegetables and stuff and you also have restaurants if you want to eat out. Times Square was 2 blocks from the building which made it very easy to go anywhere. Yasu was very nice and let us check in before the time set. I only met him once, but he answered airbnb messajes shortly after I wrote him. The only thing we didn't like much, was that we left a cake in the fridge and someone ate it when there is a sign which reads you are not supposed to touch other people's stuff. Besides, there was a family who cooked strong smelling meals in the morning, when the sign also specifies you can't do that, although I spoke to Yasu and he made sure it didn't happen again.
I would definitely come back and recommend Yasu's apartment. It is a great idea for you first visit to new york!