Scary NYC rent

I got this message through the alum mailing list. Here are some excerpts:

"Spacious bedroom available in 2-bedroom apartment...

Description: Building is high rise, doorman, free gym in building, apt on
27th floor (very nice views of Madison Square Park). Apt has good sized
living room/dining room, open kitchen, 2 balconies, wood floors and 2
bathrooms (one per room). Available room has 2 walls of windows with nice
views and lots of light, walk-in closet, bathroom outside room (not shared)
and is very spacious and unique.

Rent: $1900 per month per person"