Mio was a good host. He met us at the apartment and gave us a detailed walk-through of the place. He provided us with some fruit, yogurt and bottled water which was thoughtful. I would give him an A for his hosting.
As for the studio apartment, it is orderly and reasonably clean. Heat and cooling is centralized for the entire building. As for location, it is near the Chelsea market which house various eateries and shops. The 14th Street subway station is nearby. The apartment is however, not located on a quiet street but on a busy avenue. If you are a light sleeper, packing some earplugs may help. Overall though, we would recommend Mio’s studio apartment.