This is a somewhat difficult review to leave because there were a lot of pros, but a there were also a few cons. Let me first start off by saying that overall I give this place a 5 star in terms of its location and how helpful/accommodating the host was.
The host herself was actually out of town the weekend we was there, but fortunately she had a good friend step in to answer any questions and provide us our keys. Louise and her friend were also really quick to respond - almost instantly in fact! We were also able to coordinate arriving a little early to drop off bags so we could go out without having to drag our bags along with us! Due to our flight and travel time from the airport that wasn't actually required, but the effort was there and I appreciated the option. Another positive was the bedding. It was very comfortable and there were plenty of pillows! When we visit NYC, we spend very little time sitting in a room. We pretty much need a place to sleep and shower, so the fact that the bed was super comfortable and the shower clean were the most important factors to us (aside from the location). In fact, since we were mostly using this trip to explore the area around Central Park and visit museums, we didn't even need to use the subway. Everything we could ever want was walking distance! We did walk our friend to the subway one night, and it was max five minutes away! The room itself was also quite spacious which was an added bonus.
The couple cons I have are not a reflection on the host, but really some of the amenities of the space. First, the air conditioner (a wall unit), was hardly able to provide "cool" air. Fortunately the weather during our stay was somewhat cool so it was bearable, but there were times when we would get home (we tried to keep it off while we were out) and it would be very uncomfortable. The second was the cleanliness. The apartment space itself was clean, but there were fruit flies in the downstairs bathroom. We aren't sure if they were due to the previous tenant, or maybe the close proximity to the trash chute, but it was definitely an annoyance. Neither of these events would prevent me from staying there again and I doubt the fruit flies are actually an ongoing issue.
To sum up, I would definitely stay there again. The location was perfect for our itinerary, and you really cannot beat a proactive and accommodating host.