We had a 3 day stay in NY. Our place with Assiati was exactly what we needed. Easy access to the subway. We were able to explore the city without driving (whew)! Bed-Sty is a vibrant eclectic neighborhood. We were able to walk to a couple of local eateries (recommend Peaches).
While I fully realize that New York is way too big to know by one 3-day visit I feel that by staying in a real neighborhood it allowed my son and I to at least get a sample of the city. Assiati's place was what I look for in the AirBnb experience.
Apartment was clean and comfortable. On a tree-lined street with awesome brownstones. We were there during a heat wave. The AC was a life-saver (and the remote control for the fans was a very nice touch).