Marino is a wonderful host. He arrived on time to greet me upon arrival. He also was extremely responsive.
The location cannot be beat--it's in the heart of the regentrified neighborhood between Chelsea and the Garment District. It's literally a few steps from the High Line.
While the apartment complex is older, and doesn't have a security guard downstairs, the complex is extremely secure.
The apartment itself is small (not relatively though for the city) but is extremely clean and has all the amenities you need. Overall, I don't think you can beat the price given the overall quality and location.