I have only used Airbnb traveling alone before one other time, but I had a very positive experience. (my family has used it regularly, and we have had positive experiences every time). I would recommend individuals do some research on the surrounding area and details of this location before booking. Also, I was surprised by the lack of privacy within the apartment. I don’t feel like the host was dishonest in how it was advertised for what was being offered, I was just surprised (and uncomfortable once I realized the situation of the space...like sharing a bathroom with a man who walked out in his boxers or a woman in a nightie to get to it—the other guests had to pass through the front room where I was to get to it). I reached my max and ended up booking a hotel elsewhere after midnight since there were two men verbally fighting for an extended amount of time right outside the apartment door (there were 4 apartments within the area). They became verbally aggressive towards me when I asked if there was something I could do to help them resolve it, and I didn’t feel safe to stay the night. I have also never traveled to NYC before, so take that into account for this review as well. Great lessons learned for the times when I travel alone!!! I need to do more research before booking or just book hotels when I’m traveling alone as a woman. If you are just looking for a cheap price and somewhere to sleep and aren’t picky about the environment, this is a great space. Again, he was clear in the advertisement...I just didn’t think through it before booking.