The apartment is very large, and on the second floor. Stairwell walk-up, but the co-host carried my luggage up. Communication between the two hosts, and myself, was always very good and efficient.
The neighborhood is somewhat industrial, although I believe being gentrified, and definitely becoming more developed, in general. I am a Caucasian woman in my 40s, and I did not feel safe at night after sunset walking alone nearby.
The apartment is about 700 to 900 ft.² large, with wooden floors, and some scattered rugs. The decor is fashioned as if the owner is still living there, but out of town. So, you will have a first hand insight into the owner’s life via the family’s photos, etc. It is an intimate introduction into the history of the host developing her career with Photography.
Some of the furniture is a bit old and could use a little TLC. However, being a landlord myself, I also understand that tenants are very hard on property, so keeping nice furniture in an apartment might not be the wisest idea when using it and renting it as an Airbnb. With that being said, the host had some beautiful pieces of furniture that she likely brought over from France, her home country.
Uber drivers could always find me at the address, and dropped me off easily. To get into Midtown Manhattan, the cost starts at about $40. The 6 train at Cypress station near the apartment, going downtown into the city, will take about 30 minutes and is about a 10 to 12 minute walk from the apartment. There are also some local food markets nearby.
Overall, it was a reasonably affordable, pleasant experience. I would likely stay again.