If you are looking to stay in the East Village inexpensively, this is about as good as you can do. Joe is a very hospitable host, the entry/exit system is really simple and well communicated, and there are even drinks and snacks in the fridge that guests can have. It's a classic old East Village apartment, so it's not sparkling shiny clean or anything like that, but neither is it portrayed that way. So I was really happy that the description on the Airbnb page was really accurate, and ended up having an excellent visit. Joe was really accommodating. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the East Village on a budget!