We enjoyed our stay here. The location was very close to the subway and we easily accessed most of NYC this way. I suggest getting a Metro pass - we used ours every day, throughout the day, especially on the rainy days.
The apartment is in a so-so neighborhood. Not the nicest we have stayed in but seemed perfectly safe. The suite has everything you'll need for your stay - fully stocked kitchen (with spices!) and the bed is quite comfortable. It's not a cozy place - the couch is very uncomfortable to sit on and everything is quite dark/dim. However, NYC is a very expensive city to visit and we think this place is reasonably priced. There is a little back garden off the bedroom that you can enjoy a tea or coffee/breakfast at. The shower-head is awesome.
I did not have a chance to meet the host, Marek, as he and his wife were on vacation during our stay. Check in/out was still very easy. The person they left in charge was accountable and friendly. We didn't see a binder with any information on the area/suggestions which we definitely would have used but we found some really nice places near by to eat at. Our number one suggestion would be Emily's (only a 2 minute walk away).
All in all, we had a very pleasant stay at this apartment and would recommend it to others.