I can only agree with the good reviews of my predecessors!
From the first request to check out everything worked flawlessly. And the apartment is a highlight. Mike is great with his communication and very professional. In fact, I almost wondered if he was a bot ;)) because he responded almost in real time and was so pleasant, to the point and professional.
Before booking I was impressed with his customer friendly and transparent booking terms and after communicating with him I had full confidence that the booking would be safe and Mike absolutely trustworthy.
This was important as we were already traveling in the US two weeks before arrival and would not have had the time or nerve to be faced with any last minute ambiguities.
We found the keys as agreed and after climbing the 76 steps with two heavy suitcases (ok, that part wasn't fun, but all was forgotten once we unlocked the apartment), everything looked exactly as described and pictured. The apartment is spacious, well and tastefully furnished, was spotlessly clean and all appliances worked perfectly.
The apartment was pleasantly quiet, no noise from neighbors at any time, only from the - by New York standards quiet - street you could hear the occasional trash pickup or some traffic.
In this flat you can feel at home and recharge your batteries whilst located in the midst of a lively and diverse neighborhood. Many supermarkets, cafes, small restaurants, good bread stores (even by German standards ;)) and much more are just a stone's throw away.
The nearest subway (F) is only three blocks away and also well connected to/from JFK Airport (at Jay St Metro Tech change from the F to the A and get off at Howard Beach Station, from where you can take the AirTrain to the JFK terminals. It's fast and cheap).
Small tip for opening the doors, as we fumbled a bit at the beginning: turn the key of the street door to the left to open, that of the interior- (that lock is a bit moody) as well as the apartment door to the right.
Thanks Mike, we had a wonderful stay and I hope next time I will be lucky again and catch a free booking slot for the apartment.