CONS: The apartment is noticeably dated. The couch, the furniture, and the living room rug should be replaced because of the appearance and effects of wear. It is apparent that it is used just to accommodate renters because it has the "continual lived-in feeling." On the first day of our week, a handyman had been summoned into the apartment to fix a leaky faucet and a fallen off door lock. The two small ice trays were flimsy plastic and cracked. We needed to clean the bathtub upon arrival because old hairs were still there from previous guests. The climate control is located in the owner's quarters upstairs and unavailable to us. Frequently we had to open the doors to cool off, even though it was the dead of winter.
PROS: This apartment is very spacious, especially right in Manhattan. So much better than any hotel room. Having a private patio outside the back door was wonderful. The location is excellent and convenient for mass transit, walking to Central Park, and grocery shopping. Having no stairs to climb was a huge plus for us. Gregory's son, Stewart, is the manager and was very helpful, receptive and accommodating. The price point is high, but the product is commensurate. We felt that we got what we paid for. Although not perfect, we would definitely recommend this Airbnb unit to others. Having this much space and privacy in Manhattan made our week in the city so much more pleasant.