Sworupa was not there when we arrived but bent over backwards to make the keys available to us even at 2:30 am. The location was amazing: within walking distance to Rockefeller Center, MOMA, Central Park South, Carnegie Hall, and Times Square. We had the apartment to ourselves for most of the stay as the host is seldom there. The 55 steps up the the apartment can be a challenge if your not fit; but it will be good for you. The bed was small but very comfortable. The WIFI worked well. This is a very old apartment. The ceilings are 10ft high. The bathroom and bedroom doors do not latch closed. there was no street noise. The apartment does not face the street. It has Large windows with lots of natural light. Sworupa was a gracious host and was very accommodating and respectful to us.