This was our 1st trip to New York and the 2nd Airbnb we stayed in in New York. We heard that Williamsburg was the happening place to be so we booked Amanda's place. Amanda's communication was excellent and key pick up and drop off was super easy. The apartment was clean and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is functional but very tiny. There's no space to prepare meals or a table or bench to sit and eat at. Not a problem if you intend on eating out all of the time.
I didn't love the area, it seemed a bit seedy- rubbish all over the streets, unsavoury looking groups of people hanging around. It Just didn't give me a happy or safe vibe (maybe I'm just spoilt coming from Sydney) It's a good 30 minute walk into the trendy area of Williamsburg where things are a bit more upbeat. The foyer of the building seems to be a hang out area at night, people talking, laughing, slamming doors. It kept us awake.
If I returned to New York, I'd pay more and stay in one of the nicer areas that we discovered while we were there (South Brooklyn, Greenwich Village)
I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, I just don't think it's in the best interest of the AirBnB's community to not be honest. I've stayed in many now and was a host myself for a year. This location may suit some people but it wasn't a happy holiday place for us.