We booked this place for a 2 month stay in Elmhurst area.
PROS
The host was very responsive and fast with communicating back with us when we responded with questions.
The unit is private with it's own entrance inside of a house (like an apt) and has a large window with lots of natural lighting that makes the space inviting!
The floor plan feels spacious and the fridge and microwave work very well. It looks like it hasn't been long since the last renovación because interior is in great condition.
The couch is also comfortable.
CONS
At check in host did not communicate with me that the room wasn't ready, so I entered and there was still trash around. Host cleaned while I took a 3 hour walk around the neighborhood. It didn't feel clean though and so we chose to reclean the house. The first few nights were freezing because the heater wasn't working. Host resolved it by helping us enable the Mini Split, which was filled with Mold. As our only resort for heat we used it until the host quickly had the furnace serviced and the central heat began to work again.
Noise. There is a loud clicking noise 24/7 that can be heard in the room coming from the walls. It bothered me often when trying to sleep. If you're a light sleeper it may bother you too.
Despite the numerous cons mentioned, this AirBnB is in a fantastic location, accessible to all of NYC easily via the Roosevelt Jackson heights station that can take you on many metros, busses or a train.
The host did his best to respond quickly to situations. The price can't be beat either, so I think it is a great value and although I can't give it 5 stars, I would be happy to stay here again in the future, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for an inexpensive, average long-term stay in an excellent location.