Lots of feedback for this new spot. It was recently renovated, and you can tell it was done right and tastefully. It is however super small (much smaller than what the pictures show), and in need of lots of items that I suppose the host will start adding as they get more feedback.
Few warnings: FIRST to the elder; if you are 70+ like us and suffer from the aches of age then beware of the stairs going up to the unit; very steep and narrow making it quite a challenge. SECOND, the location is 7/8 blocks away from the closest metro station, and those blocks are quite dark so have to be careful at night. THIRD, it is not accurate that the apartment is 20 minutes from Manhattan as it takes a good 40 by walking+subway.
The surrounding area is also not very attractive, but we knew that going in.
Some pluses for sure were the free street parking and good communication with the host who was quick to respond and super flexible. OTHER good things: great shower pressure and very fast internet.