After an initial snafu about the previous renter departing and I arriving, probably a bit too soon, the stay at Bia's was comfortable and low key. She is a friendly, helpful lady and I enjoyed my couple of conversations with her. The area is ok, I never felt threatened even though I came home late two nights after shows. It was neat and clean and despite some other reviewers complaining about the noise from the car wash next door, I was not bothered by it unless someone came in with their music on full. She rents out two rooms so the picture shown on her ad may not be the one you get. If you are looking for a reasonably priced room on Manhattan, this is for you. The 1st and 2nd ave buses are right there and the #6 subway station is 3 crosstown blocks away. Not bad unless you feet hurt which my were by the end of my stay.