This is a full, comprehensive and honest review about my stay at this AirBnb in June 2022. Hopefully it will help you to make an informed decision about booking.
PROS:
It’ll feel like a second home - there are certain creature comforts you have back home that you forget you take for granted until you're in a new place that doesn't have it...unless you're at this AirBnb! I was so surprised and delighted to find that Jorge has put in the care to equip this apartment with items such as Kuyura body wash (the same niche brand I use at home), Hot Tools hair dryer, various other full-size body and hand washes for your selection, Garnier micellar water and makeup wipes, Listerine, q-tips, 2 Google Home speakers, gorgeous ceramic mugs, Brita water filter (which Jorge took the initiative to buy when I wondered if the apartment had it), water boiler, Le crueset French press, coffee grinder, yoga mat, 20lb weights and great self-development and business books. These items made Jorge's apartment feel so enjoyably homey.
Host: Only great experiences with Jorge, who is a star: super understanding, accommodating, friendly, responsive, helpful, lovely. There was a situation that was entirely my fault in the booking process that stressed me out a lot, and Jorge again, was very understanding and above and beyond in generosity. He responds in a timely manner, answers questions thoughtfully and will even make time to talk you through processes if needed.
Living spaces: there was an amazing skylight for sunshine, which made a dramatic difference in my personal mood, and the ceiling is very high as you're on the top floor, which makes it feel like you have a lot of space.
Safety: there are people outside at the restaurants at night, so it felt very safe. There are double locked doors to get into the apartment building and the apartment door also locks automatically. The streets in this area are pretty safe, with people walking about even at night. There is a Citibike station right in front of the apartment.
Location: Absolutely amazing, a 6 min walk to Chelsea Market, as well as lots of enjoyable eateries and great food options about, walking distance to West Village, easy access to the Hudson River, and the Metro station is about a 10 min walk away.
CONS:
There is an AC - you may not feel it that much since the ceilings are so high but park yourself right in front of it and it’s helpful. The street, 9th Ave, is busy with cars and bars, so the street can be noisy. The bed was a bit too soft and unsupportive for my liking, but that's a personal preference. The window in the living room doesn't fully close due to the AC installation; Jorge told me about the plexiglass but I couldn't figure out how to install it and hadn't taken him up on the call to get the tutorial. There was water damage on the ceiling, but this didn't affect anything, and I understand that this is getting fixed.
Overall, as you can see, the PROS far outweigh the CONS and I would book this apartment again in a heartbeat and can confidently recommend it as I had a stellar experience.