Hakim needs to be a Super Host!
I know it sounds cliche but this host checked the majority of the boxes for what I was looking forward in my stay.
His apartment is conveniently two blocks from the C train. Also the A train and other routes just literal minutes from his building.
Hakim communicated with me from less than 48 hour inquiry until my check out. Very accommodating on both ends.
His place is extremely clean and neat! I am also cut from the same cloth as him lol I took my Lysol wipes to wipe things down in the bedroom and was happy to find the opposite side of the cloth to be free of dirt & dust! So Hakim or whoever he hires to clean DOES clean!
The room has a large mounted tv, comfortable queen bed :drool: storage and a beautiful full wall set of mirrors for us who like to see ourselves nude or what we look like before leaving the house lol lol lol The room also has a fridge/freezer set up; think back to college. Loved this as I had snacks and ice and juice.
Hakim gives you access to the microwave in his kitchen. As you read the house rules; no access to the stove — which is honestly my only negative comment. I enjoy cooking and could have saved some pennies during my stay by cooking.
And ooooh boy; that shower every morning!!! The water pressure; the temperature was extremely welcoming! Hakim keeps his bathroom cleaned also and guest should probably do the same!
The whole aesthetic, layout and setup of his place is just as the pictures! Dude has style!!!! And you’re going to enjoy meeting him. He has this very nice, low & mellow voice. He needs a podcast or something lmao And he was great at recommending places around the neighborhood to eat and events; which I attended and it was LIT!!!!
The neighborhood is very community centered. Everyone seems to know everyone and I felt safe. Friendly folks. Diverse neighborhood; truly America!
When visiting NYC and coming on this app I’ll go to my saved listings and see if his spot is available my next visit!