Odalina was a super nice and communicative host. However, I can not in good conscience recommend this apartment. She asks you to ring random apartments to get into the building, which seems both rude to the neighbours and unsafe. Do they let anybody in who rings? Are there random people roaming the halls who don’t live there? I didn’t see any, but I’d be worried if I lived there. The building itself has a set-back entrance, perfect for junkies and unsavoury folk and, indeed, I saw people on two separate occasions during one weekend either passed out or drug tripping in the outdoor entry area. Super sketchy and unpleasant. The lack of hot water and crappy water pressure in the shower are a real bummer, and I know this is not a temporary problem since several reviews have mentioned this. I know we’re in New York, but you could hear music, loud conversation, honking, sirens, and traffic for much of the night. Would definitely not recommend for single women, families with kids, light sleepers, or anyone who enjoys a hot shower. I have used and enjoyed AirBnBs many times in multiple cities, but in this instance, I wish I’d sprung for a hotel.