Steve is a very responsive host both before and during the stay - he responded quickly to messages before, and only once was his response delayed, when it turned out we had the wrong number for him via the listing.
He was also responsive during my parents' stay; when they requested a few basic items, he provided them right away.
The apartment is in a good location, close to a subway to Manhattan, and mostly clean.
It is *definitely* an older apartment, so there will be things like: you can't use multiple appliances at once, light switches that are interesting to operate, and windows that can't be opened.
The apartment is quite bare bones, with only a little bit of furniture etc., so if you are only sleeping there at night and not hanging out there, you may mind.
Strict Cancellation policy! So read the fine print before you book.
Great host, older, very bare bones apartment.