A really good value: Though I am a very demanding guest who requires that the airbnbs I stay at be very clean and comfortable, I was satisfied with Michael's place. My room was very comfortable. His place is clean. It is densely furnished with interesting books and objects including an extensive library of books about NYC. It is conveniently located just above the north end of Central Park and a few blocks from the Subway.
Michael himself is a friendly and helpful host with extensive knowledge of NYC that he eagerly shares along with access to his library.
The glitches are minor and not Michael's fault. The street, as almost all streets in NYC except in extremely expensive neighborhoods, is littered. The stairway and halls leading to the apartment are gloomy and somewhat neglected.
However, I met several people who live in the building and they were all friendly. Central Park, a few blocks away is a wonderland. Good restaurants and cafes are a few blocks away.
I would be very happy to stay with Michael on my next solo trip to NYC.