Akini's apartment was one of the best I've stayed at through AirBnB. It was:
-very clean
-spacious
-comfortable
-quiet
-there's a balcony!
Akini and his cohosts live on the first floor and were all very friendly and accommodating. They
-allowed us to check in late in the evening due to our arrival time (11 pm)
-were gracious enough to let me use their printer to print an important document I'd forgotten back home
-answered all of our questions about the area and amenities in a polite and concise manner.
I visit NYC frequently and prefer to live closer to a subway line so I can get around quicker. From Akini's, you would have to catch a bus to the nearest subway station. This isn't a problem if you allot additional time to take the bus or keep a track of bus arrival times [ Google maps :) ]
The nearest bus stop, B17 is right around the corner from the house.
Overall, this trip was quite busy and exhausting for me so I'm glad I had a place like Akini's to go back to for the night. I slept like a baby throughout the night and was very pleased with the entire experience!