Taaj is a great host. Communication was prompt and direct. Always ready with a smile and friendly greeting. He was also very patient and helpful with resolving unexpected issues that came up during my stay. I had no trouble at all locating the building and accessing the apartment when I arrived.
The listing is in a great location and in very short walking distance to two subway stops. It's also surrounded by delis/bodegas, laundromats, small eateries, and other local businesses. Reyes Deli in particular is less than 5 minutes away and serves delicious food.
The apartment itself was always clean and tidy throughout my stay. I didn't use the kitchen much during my stay but it's there if you need one. The bathroom is no frills, everything works great. Taaj provided towels and basic toiletries when I arrived. The bed is kinda small, but I got used to it quickly and there were no issues with it. If you leave the window open for ventilation there might be some bugs but that's life.
This is the kind of Airbnb stay where you live with the host, and not the serviced apartment type that has overrun the platform. It was a very nice break from the city and a great place to unwind in after a long day. Definitely would stay here again when I come back to New York :)