I was not a big fan of Air Bnbs, this was my first using Air Bnb. I will use it again when I'm traveling with big groups but not all the time. I am not comfortable using someone else's living space, making sure its locked up everytime we leave. At a hotel, you're only going to worry to lock your own room
However, Kakuna was welcoming & honest and left us alone. I know that NYC space is premium, it was hard to get to the apartment specially if you have a car. Although, we used the subway, we were dropped off & picked up by my friend. The subway station is literally across the street. The place is plenty enough for all 6 of us. Kakuna provided useful information about the area. The area is generally quiet.