BROOKLYN:
In looking at the 4 major Jewish orthodox neighborhoods in Brooklyn (there are more, I know), I noticed a trend: basically a black hole of AirBNB options where the Jews live.
Crown Heights may be the outlier here since the Jewish community there overlaps with both an African American and hipster community.
Otherwise, the Jewish area in Williamsburg & Midwood are largely void of listings, and Borough Park is entirely void.
From the few places I clicked on, the majority of those listings were rooms in an apartment or home, i.e. not a full apartment or home – a shared living space. Since you have no idea if you’re renting from a frum AirBNB host, this is not a great option.A sparse amount of full apartments and homes existed in these areas with one in particular (next to the Jewish Museum) was nice, the rest – not so much.
It is important to be aware that rentals of less than 30 days are illegal in NY. ( and other areas have their own restrictive laws. You can read here
http://www.ag.ny.gov/press-release/ag-schneiderman-releases-report-documenting-widespread-illegality-across-airbnbs-nyc
or here
http://www.nysenate.gov/report/answers-new-yorkers-concerned-or-confused-about-illegal-hotel-law
if you want more clarification. Bottom line, unless it is a 2 family home, or the legal resident of the apartment is there with you, you are breaking the law. ( and don’t forget many condos, co ops, and rental unit owners also have their own rules.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5402691?locale=en
The Riverdale rentals are in the heart of the Jewish area, near half a dozen orthodox shuls and a few restaurants
In London you could add Elstree and Borehamwood..3 miles further north of Golders/ Hendon.. fastest growing community in UK.. we have everything here.. and more such as countryside on the doorstep.. we have quiet and hussle bussle…kosher apartment is listed on Airbnb. Free from September as I’m off to Montreal for chagim?
all the best