Shawn is a great host who responds quickly with information. His place is in the very best location in New York - central to everything with plenty of subway stops nearby and easy access to the highline which you need to walk if you stay at Shawn's. The apartment is big by New York standards. There is a laundry in the basement with plenty of washers and dryers for $2.50 a load which is really convenient.
The only negative is that the apartment is really lacking in kitchen gear. There are no bowls, coffee cups or pots and pans. There is a baking tray in the oven. For most people this wont be an issue as Shawn's place is near heaps of great restaurants, but if you are like me and you travel for work all the time and you like to cook you need to be prepared for very basic facilities. On the up side Shawn did offer to reimburse me for the cost of a pot and pan - thanks for this Shawn.
So overall this is a great place and I would stay here again for sure when visiting New York.