I stayed for about 2 months. I was taking classes at the time, I wasn’t in the room a whole lot but I’ve had no problems at this place: the neighborhood was safe, there are two trains that go downtown, I had to commute everyday to Columbus circle, it was a 25 min train ride and a 10 min walk to the station, the kitchen was available and there are communal washing machines that I was able to use at a charge, that was a big plus for me. Isabelle was very kind and her son as well. Always clean up after yourself using the communal areas. Since the bookshelf is like a fourth wall you can’t be loud. I felt safe. If I come to New York I think I’d stay here again.