I reserved David's place due to a prior sleeping arrangement falling through at the last minute. The reservation was made while I was standing in front of Yankee Stadium, ticket in hand, just a few blocks away from David's apartment. It was less than 2 hours before game time and I needed a place to store my backpack so I could enter the stadium. I also needed a place to sleep after the game.
Only a few minutes after the Airbnb reservation was accepted, I was relieved when David greeted me warmly in front of his building and showed me to my room. I was able to drop my bag off and walk back to the stadium in time to enjoy the game.
I walked back after the game, let myself into the building with keys provided, and slept soundly after a cup of tea and a brief chat. Street noise is unavoidable as the unit is located on a major street in a busy neighborhood. I found it tolerable. The bed was comfortable and bathroom clean. David generously invited me to help myself at any time to bagels, beverages, and other food.
The apartment is in the South Bronx only steps away from the subway WHICH IS SUPER CONVENIENT. I know NYC well and this is not known to be the safest neighborhood in NYC. I've stayed in worse neighborhoods (Kensington in Philly, Lower East Side NYC 1980s) so I know how to carry myself and don't wear flashy jewelry or carry valuables. I felt *very safe* walking along the major thoroughfare to the stadium during daylight hour. My after-hour walk back from the stadium I felt *fairly safe*. Your mileage may vary. For those unwilling or unable to travel by foot, there are many alternative modes of transportation to this location: taxi's, bus, subway, Ubers.
David's listing met my minimal needs perfectly. I would not hesitate to revisit should the need arise.