The place was exactly as advertised. The trek up the stairs is no joke (especially with luggage) but we were warned about that, so no complaints there. The apartment was clean, the A/C worked fine, and the 2 beds were just what we needed. It was also very easy to communicate with the host.
There were a couple of nights that we had trouble sleeping due to noisy neighbors, but that can be fixed by bringing earphones to block the noise if it bothers you.
Aimee also graciously provided a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the restroom which helped us get ready more quickly by reducing the amount of stuff we have to carry in and out of there.
The apartment is located a few minutes walk from a subway station that has the F train. There are also other stations around, but they’re a farther walk away.
There were also plenty of places to get cheap food in the area. You could also walk to Little Italy if that suits your palette.
Overall a great place to stay if you are trying to experience NYC on a budget.