Woman Finds NYC Airbnb Deal Is Not What She Imagined

We’ve all had that vacation moment where a spot or hotel wasn’t quite what you imagined! While Airbnb usually has good deals with nice places to stay, you always run the risk of getting something less than stellar.

A Boston woman went on Airbnb to find a place to stay in New York City. She found an apartment for $90 a night. What she really got was $90 a night at a New York City Housing Authority complex in Chelsea. Subletting government subsidized housing is illegal. She said the apartment was highly rated on Airbnb. It smelled like gas and there was a roach trap next to the bed. While she said she sympathized with the hosts side hustle she reported them so she could get her money back.

Have you used Airbnb? What was your experience like?