The pros:
A spacious studio in a great location and neighbourhood. We had terrible (typical NY) weather yet the studio was always warm and cosy. Easy access to Manhattan via L train (although this closes for a long time post April so it’s worth keeping that in mind as it will be a big inconvenience)
The cons:
We arrived and were greeted with a dirty studio that hadn’t been cleaned. This was promptly sorted out and probably just our bad luck but it was pretty grim to arrive to after 15 hours of travelling.
The upstairs tenants are noisy. It’s an old building with hard floors and the noise travels, especially in the morning and when their children are at home running around. Whilst I accept that’s part of apartment living and to an extent doesn’t impact your stay as you’re out lots, it isn’t ‘usual’ neighbour noise and I say that as someone who has lived in apartments and experienced Airbnb’s in lots of places.
Overall, a decent bolt-hole, in a great neighbourhood. Prompt hosts, who sorted problems out, although its regretful that they happened in the first place.