Awesome things about Xris' place:
-Comfortable bed: firm mattress, clean sheets, enough room for a couple
-Street wasn't overly noisy at night
-Comfortable home atmosphere, friendly and helpful housemate
-AC definitely works (but was loud at night, as you might expect)
-Located in a great neighborhood, and just a block off the main street. It was lively on a Friday night, but not at all obtrusively so (few bars, not much loud music). From first glance, it seemed like a strong and safe community, and there are lots of food stores and Caribbean restaurants close by. If you have just a short time in New York, you won't regret spending your time in the city here.
Things to be aware of and room for improvement:
-Floors didn't seem to have been washed in a very long time. The appartment was tidy, but not super clean.
-We couldn't get the bedroom door to lock
-A bit of a walk from the nearest subway (but as I said, a really nice walk)
-This is Xris' bedroom, so he slept on a couch in the living room when we were there