I had a very pleasant stay at Alicia's place. She was warm, welcoming, and helpful. I felt at home and at ease with her. I enjoyed our conversations and meeting her son and also her family member who was also staying there while in town. The room and private half bath were quite adequate for my needs and provide a great view of the Hudson River. Her place is conveniently located a block away from the 1 subway line and the M11 bus stops right in front of her building. She is also close to CUNY City College and Columbia University. I felt generally safe in her neighborhood. I almost didn't make it out of NYC because of blizzard Nemo, and it was a great comfort to know that Alicia's place was available! I highly recommend staying at Alicia's place.