Laszlo was a wonderful host with excellent communication. He checked in with me during my 2 week stay at his apartment. He has done a lovely job to make the apartment comfortable and added some homely touches, such as plants and wall prints. The apartment is spacious (for someone who lives in a small New York apartment) and of course the views are just stunning. It was really lovely to eat breakfast by the window and to watch Sydney waking up. The bed was comfortable and I have no complaints about how I slept. I enjoyed using the bathtub after some long days. Laszlo quickly replaced a missing hair drier and was eager to support/offer ideas for any issues I had.
The kitchen and bathroom are very basic and feel dated but still has the things you need for a comfortable stay. Unfortunately despite the hotel that the apartment is in is "smoke-free", there are people who smoke in the suites within the building. Walking down the hallway from the elevator on the 13th floor to the suite, I was hit with an awful smell of stale cigarette smoke/sickly-scented cleaning products/dusty smells mixed together. I had to hold my breath every time I walked the hallway. There were numerous days where I had cigarette smoke smells entering from the vents in the bathroom and I had to close the bathroom door to prevent the smell from spreading into the living room. I couldn't stay in the bathroom for long when the smoke came in intermittently while someone nearby was actively smoking. I know this was out of Laszlo's hands, and he was helpful providing suggestions to deal with this issue.
FYI The apartment gets very hot in the afternoon with the direct sunlight, but luckily there are curtains to block some of this out and the air-conditioner helped to regulate the temperature.
Laszlo's place is in a convenient location, has great views, is spacious for 1-2 people, and is cost effective. Just be aware that the suite feels dated and has some flaws being situated in an old hotel.