Yehoshua’s apartment is a good deal for the money you pay per night, especially for big groups.
Let’s start with the positives. Location is pretty good, but first-timers in NYC should know that it’s not really 15 min from Manhattan. When a tourist hears Manhattan, he thinks of Times Square, Central Park, Empire state etc, which are all at least 30 minutes away from the apartment. It really is close to the 2 and 3 lines of the subway, which gives points to the location. Environment and neighbourhood- pretty safe. You will see a lot of Amish people around, which makes it an interesting experience! Plenty of markets, cofeeshops and fast food chains just a few blocks away from the apartment. Another reason to be happy and satisfies with the stay is really how fast the host’s responses were. Very friendly and for this, I recommend this place.
Negatives: Cleanliness of the place overall and the apartment’s condition. We were asked to walk with no shoes inside, but after our attempt to stick with this rule, we quickly got dirty socks. Looked dusty and overall not cleaned well enough. There was a slightly unpleasent smell in the stairwell and the bathroom, which I explain by the fact that the building is quite old. The place could surely use better amenities and refreshing. Realistically, it does not answer the photos provided, especially bedroom conditions etc.
Overall a good cheap spot, but you really do get what you are paying for. Nothing extraordinary except the host’s great service. Would stay with this host again, but would look at other offers before that.