This property exemplifies the spirit of Airbnb. When looking for the perfect stay for our travels, I want it to be easy, I want it to be clean, and I want good communication. Carlos’ apartment checks off all the boxes and then goes the extra mile. This home is a basement apartment in a freestanding single-family house, so you aren’t dealing with people on every side. There’s an individual upstairs in the main part of the house, but in several months of staying there I’ve never actually seen her. Rarely can I even hear her. That level of privacy is unusual in NYC. There is a front door parking space available at your private entrance for an extra fee and the charge is well below garage rates. It’s most definitely worth it. There are so many little things that make the home inviting. There’s brand new flooring, a removable shower head, a screen door to let in air, the microwave is over the stove to maximize open counter space, the garbage cans are directly outside your front door for easy access, a new fridge, a washer-dryer combo, good outdoor lighting, a ceiling fan in the bedroom, and A/C for the warmer months. I respectfully disagree with the previous reviewer; the beds are great and I sleep quite soundly. You have two twins plus a queen and I think the couch might be a pullout. They’ve done a great job with the furniture arrangement to comfortably maximize space. It’s not too busy and there are plenty of spots to stretch out. Good availability of towels and extra blankets. The red 1 line for the metro is a 5 minute walk. It’s the end of the line so when you hop on it’s empty and you’re guaranteed a seat. That’s also nice when you’re headed home because you don’t have to keep track of the stops. That 1 line is a major line that connects you to transfers at several spots and goes direct into Times Square and beyond. I never felt unsafe in the area; there are security vehicles for the nearby school that patrol. It’s also rather surprisingly quiet. The local contact for the property is a genuinely warm individual and very quick to respond to any issue. I just don’t think you’re going to find a place that makes your stay in NYC any more effortless. Parking, washer dryer, subway, A/C all in one place? Yes, please!