This is a nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt in a great location for anyone looking for lower East Village/ SOHO/ Little Italy area with good restaurants and shops, near NYU or just being close to good subway stops that can then get you quickly to pretty much anywhere else in the city. Is already a great street that seems to be getting even better with still more shops and restaurants nearby that go late into the evening.

Apt spacious for NYC standards, quiet - as in no street noise – with washer/dryer in basement of elevator building. Has window AC units for warm summer days. Overall, nothing particularly fancy, but good. And was clean. Can also go up to roof for great view of city skyline or just to chill out.

Was very busy during my time there, so made minimal use of kitchen, but it has gas range, fridge, dishwasher – everything needed to settle in or just prepare quick meals and snacks. Wireless Internet, too. Everything provided for bath and kitchen. Rented for about a month and apartment worked well. Understand they are changing some lighting, which will brighten up the living area.

Unit definitely reflects its owners, right down to the multi-page apartment guide and its do's and don’ts. They are very invested in the unit and everything in it and how it will be used. My first time to use Airbnb, so having the owners that involved was a little unlike other experiences where have rented for weeks and months at a time elsewhere in the US and Europe. They, too, may still be getting used to the idea of renting out their apartment, and how to furnish it and let go to reduce their anxiety.