READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION OF LISTING. The host will charge taxes after you check in, she lists it upfront so read it to prevent confusion.
PROS: 1.) Veronica is a mother and acts motherly to her guests and asks them how their day is doing, sees if they need food.
2.) gives out free snacks, fruit, etc. Also a toothbrush kit and sleeping kit (earplugs, eyeshade, etc.)
3.) Good location right next to subway, can get to Flushing or Manhattan pretty quickly.
4.) You get your own key, plus the host changes the door code to ensure safety
CONS:
1.) The space is extremely small in the basement of an apartment complex with no light; your sleeping space will be the kitchen, living room, dining room, and bedroom (for up to 3 people) combined into one. The host and her son also live in a small area attached to the space and everyone shares one bathroom.
2.) No room in the kitchen
3.) No closet to hang up any belongings, and have to cram belongings under the bed.
4.) As mentioned, the host charges the tax AFTER the initial charges on Airbnb, so you have to expect to pay more after the initial charges.
5.) The host was upset that I stated I would be there at 8PM but my flight got delayed and I arrived at 10PM, she contacted Airbnb on me and I ended up waiting outside her place for 15-20 minutes while everything got sorted out. Eventually I got in but it wasn't a pleasant start.