Erik was a great host and was super responsive throughout the stay, answering any questions I had very promptly.
The Airbnb location itself is one of the best areas in NYC (having been a New Yorker myself in a past life) -- super central to the best restaurants and walking distance from Union square, LES, and Williamsburg even (if you don't mind walking a bit farther :)) And of course, subway lines. There was a small kitchen and I was able to cook some quick meals.
One thing to note is that the apartment is on a somewhat busy street -- but this only affects the living room and not the bedroom which was not facing the street so the noise did not affect my sleep quality.