If you're looking for a place very close to JFK, a host that works hard to communicate, provides snacking and meal items, at a price that can't be beat, this is the place. The neighborhood is quiet and within walking distance of whatever you need, the wifi is strong enough to stream video content, and the king bed comfortable. So, if getting to JFK quickly is your only concern, you can stop reading now. However, if you are looking for a comfortable place for a longer stay and/or that you look forward to coming back to at the end of the day and relax, you shud read on.
For what the listing says and what the few photos show, it is accurate. However, it is what it doesn't say and show that I believe deserves more explanation. Since this was not included in previous reviews, I think I need to include it here. While location, communication, hospitality, and cost are major factors, they all take place within the confines of the place you stay. The "apartment" has the minimal level of of amenities for sleeping, eating, showering, and getting to the airport. What it lacks are any other things that make it in any way comfortable. When we were there, the only lighting in the "living area" were Xmas lights strung on the ceiling and plugged into a wall outlet. There is a small ceiling light, but were told that it doesn't work well and to use the Xmas lights. Two small windows in the below grade area provide little additional light. The only furniture is a small table, two plastic chairs and one plastic bench. There is no other furniture, seating/reading areas, or places for luggage, desks, tables or other things a traveler might need and/or expect at any price level. There is no task lighting in the living area and the only other light comes from the toilet, shower, and bedroom. The shower shares a small utility area with the water heater, and the proximity makes the water so hot, it cud be a hazard if you don't take care. The toilet and sink are located in another small "room" and both are so small it cud be a major issue for a large person or anyone with mobility issues. Although there is a secure, separate entry to the basement apartment, only curtains hung at one end separates this area from the stairs leading to the rest of the home.
I based my decision to stay here primarily on the reviews of previous guests. In retrospect, I shud have paid more attention to the lack of detailed photos that wud have given gave a better idea of the level of comfort we cud expect. Hopefully, this information will help other AirBnb guests.