This place is exactly like the pictures described. Literally an exact replica. I booked the airbnb for a month long trip. I work remote 100%, so needing to find a place that has great reviews and service was a top priority for me. You are in a great location, smack down in the middle of everything. Whole foods is 2 minute walk from the apartment, I did all my grocery shopping there. Starbucks is a 3 minute walk from the place as well. You get a few restaurants within a few blocks - all are walking distance, 20 minutes or less. Red Rooster is down the street - Highly recommend if anyone is a Chopped Tv Show fan. The place does not have laundry, but there is a laundry matt down the block that is very convenient and very cheap prices. The subway is right infront of the wholefoods, very nice. There is always police cars and security around the area so you feel safe - even then - the location is very safe. I had plans where i would come home between 1 and 3am every night and you still feel safe no matter what. There are people that are still out and about walking their dogs, getting off the subway - i guess its normal to be out that late. No one bothers you. The subways can take you pretty much everywhere, to midtown and downtown. And there are buses around that can take you everywhere as well. The 2 and 3 train will be your best friend, they pretty much can take you anywhere. You get assigned a keypad that will get you access to the building and apartment.
Things to keep in mind:
1. This is on the third floor, no elevator. Just be mindful if you have lots of bags. Personally I did not mind, you get use to it after the 3rd or 4th day.
2. This listing is on a busy street, facing the street, Cop cars drive by all through the night, luckily for me I have sleep gels so I didn't have a problem with it, and I kept the AC on at night which blocked out majority of the noise from outside.
3. You get cleaning supplies, toiletries. If not just let the host know and he can get you those, Brinton is very good at helping and accommodating.
4. This place has wifi - BUT it is slow and will go in and out. - I work remote 100% so needing fast wifi was a must. The wifi is pretty general. Its slow at times and while i was working would disconnect from my computer or phone. Majority of the time I used my phone hotspot or went out to cafe's that allow dine in and free wifi, coffee shops, libraries, etc.
5. Trash - the rules on the templates you get when you arrive is a little outdated so be sure to ask Brinton for the trash instructions, he is very helpful and informative.
Helpful notes:
Brinton is an amazing host, he is very good at replying within the hour and very friendly. I met him while going in and out of the building maybe 2 or 3 times, always asked if i was doing okay, if i needed anything, and how the place was. You get the feeling he actually cares about his stays. That makes you feel confident in the stays.
Also he was VERY UNDERSTANDING about my check out time. My last week there was when the hurricane storms came, all the subways were blocked off and flooded - which made us check out late - all ubers were over $150.00 to the airport. I messaged Brinton and he understood our late leaving, I am very grateful for that. Highly recommend if you want to treat yourself and spoil yourself on a nice airbnb. All in all 15/10 for the stay, the wifi was okay lol