Maia is a great host! The pictures are accurate. The room is a cozy and comfortable for a single person or a couple. The bathroom was well equipped, clean and spacious, so was the rest of the house and the cat is adorable and friendly.
I would definitely stay here again. Communication with her was very easy, she’s extremely responsive and check in was flexible. The apartment itself seemed safe, three gates to go through before you can enter the building.
The area was very safe and very clean as well (for New York City).
Only sort of downside, was that it’s not super close to any subway stations, but personally I didn’t mind the walk at all considering the neighborhood is lovely and there were plenty of good places to eat/drink in the area. Besides, you can always grab a citi bike!! There were plenty.
(Also, a tip: only a 20 mins walk from the Astor place for those who are visiting to watch the Blue Man Group!)