The room and bathroom are clean and the apartment is in a great location within walking distance of two train lines. However, the common living space was sparsely furnished and not very comfortable. It also seemed like it had not been swept or vacuumed in a long time. The unit was kept at a very cold temperature even though the weather was about 50 degrees F while we were there.
This was also not a quiet place to stay. While there was little noise from the outside, pipes inside the building clanked loudly and frequently, especially when someone was using the water. You could also very easily hear other guests using the common spaces. There was also a smoke detector elsewhere in the building that was low on battery and beeped once a minute for the entire week we were there. I would recommend earplugs if you want to get a good night’s sleep.
Finally, I will warn that this listing is illegal under NYC law — something I did not know before I arrived. In NYC, Airbnbs are not allowed to have bedroom doors that lock with a key, which this listing had. If an Airbnb listing is in a building with multiple units (like the is one), the host must be present during the stay. This Airbnb had three rooms entirely occupied by guests, which is not permitted under city law. The host also informed me that he removed all of the smoke detectors from the unit, which is illegal in NYC.