Directions to the apartment were good. We flew into LaGuardia and it was very easy to get to the apartment(45 min). It only costs $5.50 each way for two of us because the Q70 (add $2.75x2 per ride if we had to pay)was free for TG weekend.
The apartment was conveniently located for our needs. The neighbourhood is safe with plenty of good dining options.
Upon entering, we were taken aback by how basic it was. Nothing fancy and no extras except there were some coffee grounds and some coffee crystals Which someone prob left behind. No sugar or creamers. Utensils all mismatched but has everything two persons would need to make a basic meal, I suppose. We didn’t spend a lot of time there and only made a cup of tea.
The apartment is very clean and I can’t imagine that rats or roaches would choose to make their home in this apartment since there would be nothing to offer them. Im sure the fumigation is just a control. The shower did not clog as others had stated. There is a shower curtain (no door but I understand why - lack of space) that divides the bathroom from the living area which I found odd. The towels were old and thin but did the job.
The cabinets are all locked except for the broom closet and one in the kitchen. I guess you could say it’s not a bad thing since you can’t forget anything this way. This also means you’re living out of your luggage for the duration of your stay. I had my belongings laid out on the desk/tv stand. And my husband on the coffee table and bag.
The bed was comfy for me but not my husband. He slept on the couch instead. He thought the foam mattress was too soft. Just two pillows. One was too flat the other was very good.
As a few others have said, maybe it’s time for a little bit of an investment and some TLC in some of the things to make our stays a little more enjoyable.
Would I stay here again? I can’t say for sure. But all in all, it wasn’t a bad place but not great either. The location and safe neighbourhood made up for it.