Airik's place was wonderful. Spacious. Nice kitchen. Even a little porch. Everything you need in the kitchen to cook. CLEAN!
PROS: Airik was EXTREMELY available over text. Keys handoff went smoothly even though my flight was hours late! Very gracious, very generous with his time, very punctual when I needed him. Bed cot very comfy. Bedroom nice and big. Elevator quick and modern. Shower strong and hot. Very walkable to subways. Nice market right downstairs. Perfect place to see the city from.
CONS: A/C didn't work when I was there, but it WAS the first muggy evening of the year, and since the air is central to the building, maybe the super just hadn't turned it on yet for everybody? The windows all opened (as did the door to the porch) so the cross ventilation cooled us down ok. Also, this is not in the upper east. It's in spanish harlem. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy if you go out after 10pm, but if you're ubering, it's not a problem because the building/property felt 100% safe.
If the A/C is working, and you're not going to be walking around the neighborhood after 10pm, this place gets an A+. Airik as a host already gets an A+++. Thanks, Airik!