Ideal location for Subway access in either directions: Manhattan Island or JFK Airport. Huge comfortable bed/large bathroom with useful, (pre-arranged) laundry access but facilities within accommodation are tired, cramped and lacked attention.
Main issue is no personal security/privacy afforded within shared house. Air bnb Guests are requested to leave the accommodation access key in the door due to handle being broken and it being the sole key! As a result we had to carry all valuables/documents with us when away from the accommodation. This arrangement would leave single Guests even more vulnerable and exposed.
Room is dimly lit at night with a single desk lamp & high central light. Reading to plan trips/visits after dark was a problem due to lack of an adequate bedside/reading light. We resorted to sitting in the spot-lit bathroom for this!
The fridge, (no shelves, just a space), microwave, toaster & kettle were positioned precariously on top of each other in a ‘tower’; all attached to an adjacent extension cable. With no work space around, we had to prepare food either on the adjacent bed or in the bathroom!
Sharp, protruding bed frames edges are difficult to miss in the confined space around the bed; we stuck cushions/towels under the mattress corners to prevent further bruises. Racks of Hosts books in both rooms unnecessarily clutter the accommodation and the bath drainage is poor resulting in shower users standing in soapy water. We did not use the Jacuzzi facility; the discoloured bath was unappealing! We would have found some Maps helpful.
The standard of the accommodation is ok but facilities could easily be improved with some fore-thought and care.
Visitors to note:- there are a steep set of steps to the house door, the Subway rumble starts at 5.30am, there is a young family living overhead!