The apartment is decent sized and great for a larger group, esp. two families. It is two apartments connected with inner stairs. However, it is missing one large common area for the group to gather together. Each apartment has a smallish dining area that can seat 4-5.
The apartment could benefit from having better preparation. There was no soap in any of the bathrooms or the kitchens, no tissues, not enough pillowcases, towels, laundry detergent (there is a full-sized washer and dryer in the upper apartment). The refrigerators did not work, and the host sent a repair person to fix them towards the end of our stay. However, we were not aware that it was not working (the lights turn on), so we had put milk, creamer, and food in the fridge (which all spoiled). The host did reimburse us $10 for the spoiled foods.
The downstairs Keurig machine did not work. The host did send someone to drop off a new coffee machine the next day.
The host is very responsive to texts, sent his maintenance person to tend to these missing or broken items promptly. So that was much appreciated.
The location is convenient. Just a couple of short blocks from the subway station, and a quick 20-25 minute train ride to midtown. There are many stores and other amenities within a short walk from the apartment.
The apartment was accessed from a lower level, partial height door. You have to remember to duck, or you'll whack your head on the concrete above.