Ben was a really great host and he always responded quickly whenever I had a question or an issue. At one point during my stay I had a problem with the washer/dryer, and he even came out the next day to get it sorted out. I would definitely recommend him as a host!
The apartment is located in a convenient area with a lot of stores and restaurants really close by. It's also not too far away from a couple of the subway lines so getting around the city is pretty easy. It can get pretty noisy though, there are a lot of hospitals in the area and there's a school right next to the apartment. Fortunately the soundproofing within the apartment was excellent, I couldn't hear any of the neighbors during my stay.
The apartment itself was really nice, it was very clean and exactly like the pictures. The kitchen was new and fully equipped so you can cook if you want. The bathroom was also new and the shower was really nice. The bedroom was massive for NY so that was a huge plus here. My one problem that the bar table wasn't comfortable to work at for long periods of time, so it might be an issue for anybody looking to do remote work. But it might be worse for me since I have long legs, so other people might not be as uncomfortable.
Overall I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend staying here.