Everything about this space worked wonderfully for a month in New York. Having lived there a decade, my wife and I considered looking in our old Brooklyn neighborhoods. Her interests (musical theater in midtown) and mine (music clubs downtown) made this space perfect. Getting to midtown required a one avenue walk and two stops on the C/E for her; I walked to most of the places I wanted to go. Access to all necessities was easy. The location was perfect. It felt centrally located without being as busy as other blocks closer to Broadway. Access to High Line was nice. And the proximity to the Hudson Yards 7 stop was convenient for getting stops further away on the train.
The apartment itself was perfect: We've stayed at places in the city essentially void of kitchens -- including a brownstone that had no oven.
The kitchen was particularly well stocked and had everything we could have needed. The washer/dryer was helpful, particularly being in New York in July, where most trips outside the apartment were sweaty.
The separation between the bedroom and living room was perfect ... sound didn't travel between rooms. So two of us were able to work remotely and take calls without having to shout over each other. The separate A/C units in bedroom and living room added to the comfort. We were able to leave the units off when we were out and about and the space cooled off quickly upon our return.
All of the doormen were friendly and helpful.
Everything about this space felt welcoming. It took very little time to feel comfortable there.