The apartment was spacious (especially for New York) and just steps from the B and C subway. The area is pretty gentrified and safe, with plenty of amenities around. I didn't have much issue with safety, aside from some locals cat calling. It's about a 20 minute trip to Midtown by subway, and maybe a 10 minute walk to Central Park, making it a great place to stay if you're hoping to see the sights.
Michelle herself was very friendly and willing to give advice on the area and New York in general. Unfortunately, our busy schedules rarely aligned and I didn't get to spend much time with her, a real shame as I feel we could have been good friends.
The bedroom had a double bed, small desk, storage containers and a generous closet. There was some street noise, but nothing you wouldn't expect in a city. The apartment was very clean and tidy. The only hassle I had during my stay was the doorman would sometimes give me a hard time about letting me in, but on the bright side, that shows the building's commitment to safety.
I'd definitely recommend staying here, and would stay here again.