This was my first AirBnB trip ever and I was a tad bit worried coming into this.
D was responsive and ready to react for any issues so that was good to know that he was always a text away.
The place was clean and adequate for a studio for 2. The toilet did have a clogging issue the first night but that was not the fault of D and it was resolved fairly quickly. Plus, we took it in good stride and decided that it added the bonus of really feeling like we lived here; not like clogged toilets never happen.
The noise levels were what you'd expect living near the ground level. But I'm used to city noise so it didn't bother me. For those who are coming from suburban neighborhoods or the countryside, it might not be quiet enough for you.
Towels were provided for but there was only 1 roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. I thought that was a tad bit inadequate for a 3 night stay but there was a Duane Reade on the corner.
All in all, it was a good first AirBnB experience. We didn't come into this listing expecting a hotel. We came into this listing expecting someone's home. And, other than the singular toilet roll (because who keeps just one toilet roll :D ), everything was as good as it could've gotten for a true experience in NYC.