Let me start by saying this is my first airbnb booking. I've booked other homes but this is my first through airbnb. Juan is a great host. He is very friendly and quick to respond to communication and very eager to help. The apartment is a great value for NYC as long as you realize what you are getting. The place was fairly clean. New hardwood floors in bedroom and living room but kind of rundown in bathroom and kitchen. There is a slight odor when you first enter the apartment but after 5 minutes you don't even notice it. The location is in Jersey City which will require some commuting to get into NYC. We had a car and the place has parking for $10 day which is nice. It was easy for us to drive to Staten Island and take the ferry to Manhattan. The kitchen was convenient for cooking meals.