I spent a month in this apartment to work as an essential NYC health care worker in April. I was surprised how on much I enjoyed the space. At first, the apartment felt a bit small, but it grew and I found it very cozy for just myself. The apartment was clean and the location was great which cut my commute to work to about 5 minutes. Despite the executive order to only allow essential workers and businesses to be open, I found that there was a lot of restaurants and bars (of many different cuisines) were still open- I would have enjoyed all the restaurant variety if everything was open. There are 5 within grocery stores and markets 3 blocks of the apartment. There is a bus stop around the corner, a Citibike docking station right outside the apartment, and the subway was accessible after a 5 minute walk.
The apartment was clean. It included a small hallway with a closet, bathroom, kitchen/living area, and a bedroom.
The hallway included several hooks for bags and jackets. The closet had an ironing board, iron, more than enough hangers, extra set of sheets, towels, a small (but powerful) fan, swiffer mop, and a broom. There was also a large garbage can located here.
The bathroom was small, but it was clean and did the job. The hot water in the shower took a few minutes to heat up, but no issues with holding its heat. There is a large mirror with storage plenty enough for my toiletries. It also comes with a plumber, toilet cleaner brush, and hair dryer. There is a steam heating pipe that supplies the building, so sometimes it got warm in the bathroom which didn't bother me.
The kitchen space had some counter space and is equipped with a microwave, fridge, stove, oven, full set of dishware, pots, pans, knife set, cooking utensils (even a can opener and wine opener), measuring cup, drying rack, cutting boards, and garbage bags. The cabinets were spacious and not filled with supplies - which gave me all the space I need to store food items. All I needed was to bring the food, and the kitchen set up allowed me to cook frequently.
The living space included a couch which can hold 3 people, 4 folding chairs, a table for eating, a coffee table, ceiling light, floor lamp and a rug. There was also a smart TV which I was able to connect to Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, etc. The wifi was strong and reliable. I had no issues. There were two windows here, but I found that I would still have to use the lights - more of a consequence of how NYC apartments are designed. There was an air conditioner which I used a few times on hotter days.
The bedroom was small, but held the full size bed and two small bedside tables. There is space underneath the bed to store items and bags. Underneath the bed, there was a second air conditioner if you needed to put in the bedroom window.
There are several items that you should be prepared for prior to booking this apartment. The 4th floor walk up might be tough for some people, but I did not mind so much- even with a surgical mask on. NYC old apartment walls can be thin, but most of the time neighbors were quiet. Finally, although there is a closet with a lot of hangers in the hallway, the apartment did not have space to include a drawer chest. So storage for clothes is at a premium. I bought a collapsible shelf that hung on the closet rod.
The space is ideal for a single individual or a couple. I would able to perform any of my daily tasks and work in this apartment. I enjoyed my stay here. If given the opportunity, I would stay here again.