I frankly had the worst AirBnB experience ever here. The roommate was awesome and helpful and the location was as expected.
The problems began when I requested an early check-in a couple days before. No reply and I had to follow up early as I was traveling. I had contingency plans in place if that would not work. The host said it was no problem and I could contact a friend and never provided the info.
I arrived and could not enter. Waited an hour calling and messaging. So I left and eventually made contact and was let in by a very nice friend. The excuse was that his phone was dead, but didn’t give me contact information when we had exchanged messages that day.
Beyond that the bathroom is full of mold and is disgusting. I’ve lived with a houseful of disgusting men and this is perhaps dangerous.
I appreciate the condolences offered and the nice roommate, but this is a hard pass for me next trip to NYC.