This was the first time I had ever used Airbnb; I needed an affordable room with short notice and I found one in Jackson Heights, Queens. It turned out to be a little less than a half-mile walk to several subway lines and on a bus route.
The house was on a quiet street and the 2nd story single room was exactly as pictured in the description. It was very clean and very nicely decorated with an art arrangement on the walls and a street-facing window. There was a very comfortable single bed, 2 fluffy pillows and soft duvet. Also included were two designer towels and a rack to hang clothes. The room included a charging hub for computer and phone plus free WiFi access. An especially nice touch was a bottle of fresh water and a glass. The bathroom, shared with one other guest, was roomy and well-appointed with designer fixtures including a tub and shower. It was in pristine condition.
Biren, the host was friendly, polite and extremely accommodating. His family, the house residents, live downstairs but were exceptionally quiet. Also accessible to guests was a nicely decorated living room. The room description said use of a microwave was available, but I had no reason to make use of it. And with many good choices of restaurants close by, it’s hardly necessary. Biren provided loads of info on the area and activities, plus NYC sights and attractions. He was available by text if anything was needed.