- the room I was in has an uncovered (ie. no blinds) ceiling/roof window over the bed, brining in very early light from the sun, and ultimately leaving an unpleasant sleeping experience for the week I was there
- there wasn’t any ventilation in the bedroom; there are windows that connect you to the living room, which I presume is an effort to get the AC air, but also means you hear all the discussions in the living room from other guests etc. Not ideal, as it meant less privacy and a need to go outside for fresh air. I do believe the second guest room has windows, so you should be better off if you’re in that unit
- the bathroom bathtub was not cleaned. I arrived to guests leaving and there wasn’t any difference with the transition of other guests, including myself. My room itself had a small bin full of garbage when I arrived, although this was quickly solved when I asked where I could throw it out (since the kitchen bin was also full when I arrived)
- at one point it felt like a hostel, the prior guests were still there, and myself and the new guests occupying the second room were also there. The hosts then clarified that the prior guests had simply left their stuff for storage, which was a helpful clarification.
- the key pick-up/ drop-off is at a lockbox a few blocks away. Not far, but not ideal if you’re traveling solo with sizeable luggage. If you’re traveling light, should be fine. (If you’re traveling with luggage, heads up there are three flights of stairs, again, should be fine if you’re traveling light)
- besides the above, location is stellar.
- I’ve stayed in Airbnbs in NYC before, and it was great, this experience is certainly making me consider hotels going forward.