This is a perfect simple no-frills basement studio in a safe and convenient corner of Manhattan. This is a rare affordable find in NYC, I was happy with my stay. It was exactly as expected, description and photos are accurate.
I even had the pleasure of accepting Kumar’s offer for a cup of coffee to meet him and say hello. He’s a great host and takes good care of his building.
Ignore the reviews that say this is an “unsafe” area. I had no problems at all walking around late at night, never felt uncomfortable at all. Hamilton Heights is a diverse and vibrant NYC neighborhood, well worth exploring what it offers.