NYC housing rent is insane, so I reckon this isn’t the worst value for money proposition. The neighborhood is fine, the entrance hall is smelly and the studio-ish apartment is really small and had some pests issues. However the effort to make this is nicer place was there, which I can’t say for other options we saw at this price point. And the hosts were quick to respond and engaged, so I hope next stays would turn out better for guests.
Oh and the bed was unexpectedly comfortable to sleep in, slept like a baby each night.