It was our first experience with Airbnb and I must say it was a marvelous one! All that I have experienced is very true to the reviews said by other guests, and OD's apartment is so true to the pictures featured!
Prior to arrival, cleanliness was our primary concern, for which, we were overly satisfied with the upkeep in the apartment! It was extremely clean, comfortable and spacious! We loved OD's house and it was always a pleasure to head home after a day out. There was aircon in the living room which we both appreciated it very much as the weather NYC was too hot for us to bear.
OD was kind to provide us milk, soda, eggs, chips (etc) and many different cooking appliances to use. Bathing toiletries like towels, hair dryer, shampoo and shower gel (etc) were well stocked. Clear instructions were left and it's easy to find anything you need in the house.
We find it normal to hear foot steps coming from above but that didn't disturb us at all. At times we heard loud musics coming from cars and/or other houses while walking back to OD's house but we did not hear them anymore when we were inside the house. I believe it was the noise machine that has done a great job in cancelling out the noise pollution.
It was a great location as it took us about 5-10mins walk to Utica Station which has the A line that goes into Manhattan. We have used the subway A line to several tourist attractions, and it goes to the JFK airport too!
We were extremely happy that our first experience started off went well with OD's apartment. It would be the one we would recommend to our family and friends. If we ever go back to NYC, OD's apartment would be our choice over hotel, anytime. :)