First of all: we think it's a shame Airbnb has gotten so commercial. In the old days you actually got to stay at someone's place. Now it's clearly all about making (easy) money. Having that said, we had a wonderful time in New York. As we always do. Alex's 'place' is roomy and has everything you need for your stay (such as a fully equipped kitchen, hairdryer, iron etc). A surprising extra was a big hole in the ceiling. On which we were not informed about. Not cool. These things can happen, but it's better to know what to expect, than to say nothing at all and see how someone is going to react. But hey, other than that: if you're looking for a roomy place in a nice area, close to the subway, then this is a good place to stay.