First of all, I was a bit apprehensive about staying at an Airbnb especially one this cheap. I was scared the place might not be as described or that I could be putting myself in an unsafe situation.
But Uri’s place is EXACTLY as described. It is also super clean and doesn’t have any funny odors, unlike some hotels I’ve stayed at. It is literally around the corner from the subway station (about 1-2 minute leisurely walk). It is located in a mostly Jewish residential neighborhood in South Central Brooklyn and has a lot of local shops and restaurants nearby. Just keep in mind, that a few restaurants in the area are cash only.
The neighborhood felt safe and the apartment was super quiet. You would occasionally hear some cars outside (like anywhere else) and I could hear what I think was the heater but trust me, you will not have a noisy stay at all and I think I was probably louder than all of the noises combined.
If you’re worried about distance to Manhattan, don’t be. If you think transportation will cost you more than what you’re saving by booking this place, it won’t; not unless you’re Ubering everywhere. Simply buy an unlimited weekly metro card for $34 and you’re good to go. It doesn’t take long to get to Manhattan and it only took me about 45 minutes to get to the Times Square area during busy hours and about 25-30 minutes to get to Lower Manhattan. You can get to the apartment from JFK in under an hour (about 40-55 minutes with wait times) if you use the Air Train and a combination of LIRR and the subway.
The beds are super comfortable and the WiFi worked perfectly. I would say, if you have mobility issues of any kind, keep in mind that you have to go down a set of narrow stairs to get to the apartment. It is only like 6 steps or so but I know that might be a problem for some.
All in all, I don’t think there’s a better deal out there than Uri’s place. It is cheap and you get a private space that’s really clean and has a comfortable bed + easy access to public transportation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his place to anyone going to New York.