★★★★☆
Amazing value, the cheapest place I’ve ever stayed in NYC. Short walk to subway: 45 min ride into Manhattan; 1hr30 to Brooklyn. Great place to book if coming with friends, if alone you can keep to yourself or be social with the roommates. Hostel style, but everyone inside was nice. The in-room hosts were super kind, went above and beyond in my opinion—accommodating not only my last minute booking but early check in. Will be back for sure.
A few downsides:
As many say you get what you pay for and you may stay with about 4-8 others at any given time (little privacy and one bathroom). Commutation was iffy through Airbnb but understandable in my situation. The location was a bit sketch, but inside the building is cool and artsy.
The BEYOND-AFFORDABLE price point outweighs the downsides for me. The in-room hosts really cared and constantly checked in on me during my stay. Close to a bunch of public transit.