This was our first time using AirBNB and I had the usual apprehension about the state of the apartment, meeting the owner and whether this was, in fact a good idea as I am quite fussy when it comes to cleanliness.
I need not have worried! The apartment was small but newly refurbished, had quality furnishings and was spotlessly clean!
Meeting Izi was also a relief as he was friendly, experienced and professional and always contactable in case of any issues. Izi owns the building that is at the end stages of a complete restoration, and has created comfortable and safe spaces to retreat to after spending most days exploring this great city.
The apartment is fully self-contained and is equipped with everything you may need. The washer and dryer in the basement were also very useful as we stayed for a month.
The area is fantastic! A typical street with many heritage brownstone buildings just like in the movies. We walked in the neighbourhood very late at night and never felt unsafe. There are many excellent restaurants, local supermarket (Gristedes) and great coffee shop (Joe) around the corner.
Thank you Izi for making our first New York experience even better than I had expected! We will be back in New York later this year and I hope that you will still have an apartment available because as the word gets out, you are sure to be fully booked!