My daughter and I stayed with Elma (our first time using airbnb) and we absolutely loved our experience. Elma was especially great, she made us feel very comfortable and at home. She always had places to recommend and was very friendly. The neighborhood was lovely, very safe, close to the subway, and had tons of places to eat and drink. The room was great, big enough for two, and had everything we needed: TV, AC, fan, and a comfortable bed. Overall we really enjoyed our experience in NY and glad we tried airbnb.