I enjoyed my time at Biren's home. I never met Biren, but I met his mother and brother, both of whom are friendly individuals and great hosts. I had a comfortable stay in the guest room. The walls are definitely thin (hence the no loud night phone calls house rule), but the AC drowned out any outside sound. There were many restaurants nearby and the Roosevelt Av subway stop is about a 10 min walk away. Overall, I would recommend Biren's home to others. It is a beautiful, well-furnished space in a nice neighborhood.