PROS
The apartment is EXACTLY how it's pictured. Chris definitely kept the place tidey thoughout our entire stay. He was also very welcoming when we arrived and carried on great conversation about the city, his past, recommendations, etc. The neighborhood was cool, perfectly safe to walk around at night, and was close to a Central Park which was a big plus.

CONS
1. If you are a light sleeper there is a very loud train that comes screaming by with horn blowing every few minutes. It didn't wake either of us but we just wanted to let others know!
2. The place is small and obviously a studio. If you plan on a longer stay (2+ nights) it can definitely get a little uncomfortable. After a while Chris' initial welcoming attitude wore off and we felt in the way. He's home for almost all of the day so there's very little time you aren't all together in that one room. He was never impolite or anything but there was definitely an uncomfortable vibe.
3. The train stop right near his place was under construction when we stayed there (early summer, 2015). There was only an uptown train that would stop there so when you went downtown you had to walk to the next station. Not a big deal for us either (the next station is like 8 blocks away) but definitely a good thing to know before you get there!
4. It can get quite warm and stuffy in there. We were sweating at all times.