most of the reviews on this page are super glowing, and while i do agree on some points (e.g. the host was pleasant, the room was comfy) i wasn't nearly as enamored as others seemed to be. once i arrived and got a feel for the place i realized the rate is shockingly high for the quality/size and while i know thats pretty much true for most airbnb listings in nyc...i'm an ex-new yorker and still stick by that assessment. the kitchen in this apt could use a deep clean, as its filled with the hosts ingredients/is cluttered and i didn't feel like there was any place to put my groceries. the bathroom was a little bit like that too: a lot of toiletries on the shelving in there but no empty areas. anyway, in general, the whole flat felt almost too personalized. but i was thankful for the a/c in the room, i felt safe, and i was able to relax - which were what i needed!!