I've never booked an Airbnb before - I've had other friends book for me, so this was my first experience essentially on my own. Chester's place was spotless, simple and breathable. Everything you could want and need in an Airbnb was found at Chester's. We were so close to the subway, too, which helped a lot with lugging my 52 pound suitcase...lol. Chester was extremely friendly and communicative, and as a female traveling alone for the majority of the trip, I felt incredibly safe in the apartment and in Washington Heights.
PS - if you're new to New York, or don't want to leave completely exhausted, sit on the fire escape and breathe in the city. It's worth it.