My partner and I were only in New York for a couple of days as a pit stop, so we were mostly looking for a place to just sleep and keep our luggage since we knew we'd spend most of our time roaming around. If you are on the same boat, on a budget, and don't mind being in a smaller space, I recommended Yuki's place. Yuki is very communicative and keeps the place clean. One thing to keep in mind is that it's in an old building and everything creaks. While the Airbnb itself is clean, I do recommend packing slippers to wear whenever you go to and from the bathroom/shower. It is at a great, convenient location, so that's definitely a plus.