Casey's airbnb apt will get you the most authentic NYC experience in East Village! The room and shared space was spacious and fun. The whole place has 3 bedrooms in total, so you'll have a chance to socialize with others (typical NYC life)! On the contrary, if you prefer a quiet, sparkling clean stay in NYC, might better choose a hotel or somewhere outside NYC (as a person who lived in NYC before, I would say New York wouldn't be New York if it's sparkling clean and quiet).
I loved the experience of staying at Casey's, although he doesn't live on-site but was very helpful and communicative. Would stay again!