PROS: Quiet, comfortable, convenient location, good value
CONS: Older apartment

This was the first time we visited NYC. Overall, we were satisfied with the apartment, which is good value for money. If you want an authentic taste of the Bronx, this apartment will give you that! The neighborhood is quiet and seems to be safe, although it is pretty gritty (like most of NYC) – if you want coffee, you’ll be getting it from a Dunkin Donuts, not a Starbucks. While there were a few different people to have to deal with on the AirBnB side (Christine, Carla, Frank, Janet), responsiveness to email was always excellent, and Christian was able to address any questions quickly. The apartment was clean and had all the essentials, the beds were really comfortable, and it was very quiet at night. The apartment is conveniently located to access the subway, and there is a bus stop right outside the front of the property. Stores (bodegas) that stock the essentials are close by – a small one is actually opposite the apartment. Access to the Bronx Zoo and Arthur street (the ‘real’ Little Italy) is quick and easy, but people not familiar with NYC need to know that it takes about 1 h to get downtown on the subway. Parking in the street outside the apartment was not a problem.