I was very hesitant to stay at an AirBnb in New York City, but I am very glad that I found Mekado's place. He was very responsive from the very beginning and generously accommodated our requests. The building is a walk-up without an elevator, so it may be difficult for you if you have large, heavy suitcases. We were there for a three-day trip, so we didn't have a lot of luggage. I also liked the self-check in, because I find it inconvenient (for both me and the host) if we need to set up an exact time to meet. The building seemed a bit old, and I was able to hear the neighbors in the hallways, but that did not really bother me much.
Location:
-Area was excellent and right in Hell's Kitchen
-Quick walk to several restaurants
-Mekado has a great guidebook, and we did go to some of the places that he recommended
-Close to Broadway and other tourist areas
-Far enough that the immediate area around the building isn't crowded at all
-Even though we were coming back to the apartment a bit late in the evening, it felt safe
Apartment:
-Nicely decorated with various posters and several cute clocks
-Welcome note with instructions; snacks and water
-Living room had a couch and dining table
-TV was connected to an Apple TV with Netflix, Hulu, etc. (no cable, just FYI)
-No wifi issues
-Kitchen was fairly small, but had a microwave, stove, oven, Keurig, and a refrigerator
-Bathroom (tub and shower) had pretty dated fixtures, but everything was working well, including hot water
-Several towels, toilet paper, and hand soap
-Bedroom was big enough for two people and had a very firm full-size bed
-Mekado cleared a drawer for our things and some space in the closet
-Heater in living room and bedroom worked well and without noise
Host:
-Great with communication, responded within minutes
-Had good recommendations in the area
-Clear instructions on everything