We had lived in NYC for several years and found Michael's apartment a great home base to visit the city again, helping us to feel a bit less like tourists and more like New Yorkers again. Michaels place was exactly as it appears in the pictures, very comfortably furnished and in a perfect location for exploring the downtown NYC neighborhood. The only potential downside is the 4 flights of very steep stairs to get to his apartment (arguably is part of the NYC experience), I hardly noticed them after the first day but it could be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues.