I will write this revue as if I one of my daughters wanted to stay in the apartment. The location is perfect to nearly everything in Midtown Manhattan. Walking distance to a market and felt very safe. The doormen were very friendly and helpful. The layout is very nice, very open and inviting.

The smoke alarm was beeping due to low battery. I tried to reach James to determine if the alarm was connected to a central system. No response, so I took the battery out. No big deal.

The only issue with the apartment was cleanliness, especially the bathroom and kitchen. I had to clean the apartment without benefit of proper cleaning materials, not even paper towels. Boxes were stacked in the kitchen floor, along with trash. I washed the coffee maker, but did not trust the cup. The bathroom was beyond unacceptable, a bottle of bathroom beach type cleaner was made available, but no rags or sponges. And I will add, being from the South and considering myself a guest in his home, I brought James a basket of hotel shampoos, conditioners, lotions and soaps.

The pillows and linens were questionable at best. They did not appear to be anywhere near fresh or recently washed.

I did not want to violate the privacy of someone's home, thus I only cleaned the surface enough to allow me to sleep.

I took before and after photos, the after photos are for his use.

Would I recommend the apartment, would I stay there again? I am a tad torn on a response. Once I cleaned the apartment to the best of my ability, it was great. This is not an apartment you should plan on cooking in the kitchen. If location is your objective, the apartment is perfect. If the thought of staying in a college boy's apartment gives you nightmares, this is the not the place for you.