SARS COV-2 In NYC two weeks before our stay. I think around 1,000 cases on check-in date, and 10,000 at check out date.) Broadway shows were cancelled prior to our check-in day.
No we didn't stay at Sam's though we would have liked to. Sam has been an excellent communicator and despite his stringent no refund policy has provided some accommodation there in light of the situation. Airbnb hasn't been a good communicator, they took 10 days to respond to my messages. They, eventually after many back and forth messages finally refunded my "service fees."
Overall, really looking forward to staying at Sam's place in the future, under better times...