We liked the location because our son and daughter -in-law live in vicinity, so that was our first criteria. The neighborhood is what is is. A little on the “gritty “ side , but we felt safe and actually like the vibe. Deli, coffee shops and most importantly .. trains near by. The home is clean, comfy, private . It is exactly as presented on website no surprises. We hope to be able to use again. This was our first time using Airbnb and had a wonderful experience . Also forgot to mention ... very good price!! Actually makes New York a little more affordable !