First time NYC visitors in June. There really wasn't any affordable AirBnB's available in the main areas of Manhattan, so we looked farther north and found Chris' place.
Chris was very friendly, responsive, and provide clear instructions on checking in. The inside of the unit was good; spacious and clean. The apartment is truly just a few steps from the metro, which was nice. What we ended up not loving; however, was the commute to lower Manhattan and back every day. It's a good 30mins and after walking and exploring all day, we found it ate up a good chunk of time over the course of the stay. That being said, this was clearly stated in Chris' description - so we weren't surprised by the need to commute, rather just that it was more tiresome than expected.
Minimal noise outside on the streets, no issues with sleeping. The place is definitely great value.