Jae's place was my first airbnb experience and I really don't believe it could have been a more pleasant one. Starting from the day before I got on the plane, Jae was available via text at all time. His response was very prompt, allowing me to arrive at the apartment with ease. (Nothing worse than waiting for response when NY cab driver is asking for cross streets!) He was at the place upon my arrival to help me settle in and on my second or third day when the heat was a bit too low for this wimpy Cali girl, he had the building super turn on the heat so the rest of my stay was warm and cozy. The apartment is clean and simple, much better than any hotel in New York within the same price bracket. I've stayed at many hotels in the city and every time, the lack of space or the old amenities left me feeling uneasy, but that was not the case here. I didn't feel crammed into a small box or had a bathroom where I can't close to the door on the toilet! To contrary, the bathroom was spacious, plenty of storage for all the girly make up and shenanigans. The neighborhood is safe and the apartment is super close to the subway station. Montrose stop is about 5 stops from Manhattan and the L train takes you straight to Union Square in about 15 minutes (8 stops). There are adorable dive bars and organic grocery stores where you can pick up your necessities if you find yourself in need of OJ or water. All in all, it was nothing short of perfect stay for me and my boyfriend!