Our stay at Willy’s place was great! He was quick to respond to questions before and after we booked, and on the day we arrived we landed at 10am so was going to be at the AirBNB by about 11am - way before the 3pm check in time. He said we could leave our luggage in another locked bedroom. By the time we got there, willy met us outside and gave us a key to the other bedroom while the other guest left. He said to give him 15 mins to clean it and we could go straight in. Went out for a walk in the area and came back 30 mins later and the room was clean and ready for us at only 11:30am!
There are tonnes of local delis, shops, laundrette and cafes in the area. We went to Catania bakery for breakfast on our way to the subway most days - well recommended!
Nearest subway is Dekalb Av on the L line, about 10 mins walk from the house. The L train goes straight into Midtown Manhattan in about 20 mins, we got off at 14 St - Union Sq most days and either walked to where we needed to be, or got the 1/2/3/N/R/Q/W to the rest of Manhattan. It’s a bit far out but really easy to get around!
It cost us $50 (metered - yellow cab at the airport) from JFK and $25 (flat rate - pre-booked with Fenix Car Service round the corner) to LGA for rough prices.
It’s very basic, but you get a comfy bed, a fridge, microwave, closet, own shower room and AC window unit (it was in the 90s/30s most days). For less than $50 a night you can’t complain - the price was amazing!
Next time we’re in NYC we will definitely stay at Willy’s place again.