I recommend Isabel's stay for anyone visiting NYC, and especially solo travelers. I highly, highly encourage you to take advantage of the deal Isabel offers here. It was an amazing deal for all the things I was hoping to find in an airbnb: a private bathroom, a spacious bedroom, a clean Airbnb, a female host, and a lock to my room (which I didn't need to use--but nevertheless made me feel more secure).
It makes a world of a difference to have a private bathroom in New York City, and they are near impossible to find on a budget! I greatly recommend getting a private room and a female host (namely, here with Isabel).
The room and bathroom were so spacious, much more than I could have expected for NYC. They also had beautiful interior design and plenty of amenities. They were so new and clean--she keeps them in great condition. Much better than I expected I could get.
Isabel made me feel at home on my first trip to NYC. I came alone and felt like I made a friend with her. It made my trip that much better. She is a native New Yorker and sociable, sweet woman--she's easy to connect with and has all the advice and experience you guide you in the city and her neighborhood.
I took the subway every day into Manhattan and used Uber to return at night. The airbnb is a few minutes away from the subway. The subway only took 30-40 minutes max to get to the very south of Manhattan, and much less time anywhere else on the island. Very easy.