I would highly recommend Richelle's home as an excellent airbnb experience. The private room was clean, orderly and decent size (by NYC standards) and the neighborhood was safe, convenient and civil. Richelle was a superb hostess providing above and beyond hospitality in offering light refreshments and breakfast. She and her son were very friendly and polite. Her responses were prompt and all claims about the accommodations were true. She knows the city quite well and was able to offer a wonderful suggestion for a unique opportunity in New York.
One drawback about the arrangement is the apartment layout: the path to the bathroom at night goes through the host bedroom. Even though this was the case, I would highly recommend Richelle's home as an airbnb place to stay.