Robert & Sergio are awesome hosts! I’m so glad our first Airbnb with someone else got cancelled, because we were able to stay at this hidden gem of a spot!
Pros:
- LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!: This was pretty crucial to us when picking a spot, bc we wanted to be in a somewhat safe neighborhood & close to everything or at least a subway that was going to take us everywhere, & this was definitely the spot!
- White, clean, minimalistic & aesthetically pleasing: for all you IG nerds/bloggers out there, you’re welcome
- Robert & Sergio were fast at communicating & flexible with check-in & check-out times which saved us a TOOON from having to go out and find another luggage drop due to our flights being at odd times of the day.
- Check-in through a lock box & we were provided with 2 keys which was handy when my friend wanted to rest & stay home for a couple more hours.
- Memory foam bed!
- There’s AC & they provide towels, soap, lotion, body soap, as well as an extra sheet/pillow for the couch which turns into a bed (not shown in the pictures)
- Pretty views of the community park/street (helped us to gauge whether or not it was raining hard)
Cons:
- 5 flights of stairs you will need to climb bc there’s no elevator (but this is expected in NYC), so make sure you have a strong friend who will help you bring up your luggage or learn how to pack light.
- Smaller than average shower: I didn’t mind it at all, but I guess my friends had more of a hard time?
TIPS:
- Spring Street Station is just down the block & definitely your go to subway line to hitting downtown manhattan. It’s about 10-15 min away.
- Essen is a bomb spot to go to for a plethora of food when you’re on the go or wanna grab a quick breakfast. Grab a box & start loading up! (They charge by the weight so choose wisely!)
- There’s a halal cart & breakfast carts downstairs if you’re traveling on a budget. Mediterranean food isn’t normally my first pick, but the HALAL FOOD IN NYC IS FIRE!
- There’s literally a PIZZA JOINT right next door where you can try some fiiiiine NEW YORK PIZZA! I totally recommend the alfredo pizza! It’s bombbbbb!
Thank you Sergio & Robert for such an accommodating stay! Really got to have a feel for what it might be like living at such a great spot in New York! We def will be coming back!! :D