Overall, my friend and I enjoyed our week stay at the Forest Loft. It was, however, quite different from how all of the other reviews described. It appears a lot of the decor/furniture/rugs that are shown on the listed photos have recently been taken out. The loft seemed to not have that charming, cozy ambiance the pictures and reviews had us expecting. The bed was super comfy and the living area & kitchen were a nice size to fit two comfortably. The host, Heera, was very welcoming and accommodating when we asked for an early check-in, although was not super clear on check-in procedures. We also were not aware the entire unit apartment is apart of a 3 level home shared with two other separate units. There was never an issue with privacy, but it would have been nice to know prior. You do have to walk up three flights of stairs, which makes coming home late or leaving early a bit different than if you had the place completely to yourself.
All of the reviews have mentioned how clean the loft was, so we were surprised to see a dirty shower, perishables left in the fridge, & leftover shampoos and toiletries scattered in the bathroom. Are all of these things mentioned small details? Absolutely. Did they affect our experience? Yes.
Regarding the safety of the loft, my friend and I walked 10 minutes to and from the subway every day (late nights as well) & never had any issues. The first sights stepping off the subway are not the most comforting, but the adjacent neighborhood felt safe & family-oriented. It was about an hour for the furthest places we went, Manhattan & Brooklyn.
In our experience, there were a lot of missing details that left us wishing we had experienced what all of the other reviews say. This being said, I would still recommend this AirBnB if you are looking for a safe, quaint, comfortable stay.