Gil's has a gift for hospitality. He was warm and kind - an excellent, accommodating, thoughtful host who cared about the quality of my experience in NY. He made numerous suggestions about places to explore and offered the kind of local insight I really needed as a solo traveler. Gil is the kind of person you'd want to meet in NY even if you weren't an Airbnb guest - that's a successful travel experience in my book.
The room he provided was as described. It was spacious by NY standards and had everything you could need with quick access to a very clean washroom. Water pressure was excellent and towels and other practical necessities were of great quality - he had clearly given great attention to what guests might need. If you don't require luxury accommodations, and can appreciate minimal fuss, the spot will work for you. As stated, the other parts of the apartment are under renovation, but there was no active project work during my stay, and the transitional aspects are clearly reflected in the daily rate. It was within 6 blocks of the area I was most interested in exploring, and it was far more economical than staying further west. I walked and biked everywhere within minutes from Gil's place with no issues. I had no intentions of being indoors during my stay, anyhow, so it was aptly suited to meet my basic needs. I'd definitely stay at Gil's again!