This place is super-conveniently located in the East Village, only a few minutes walking to great bars, restaurants and Union Square.
Chris' place is small, but that isn't news for anyone living in New York. The bedroom that I stayed in, however, is relatively spacious and bright.
Chris is a very good communicator before and throughout my stay.
If you're coming to New York to explore the city, this place is a good choice. If, however, you're coming to New York and would also like to use your apartment as a place to relax throughout the day, I personally wouldn't recommend it, as it is rather tiny.