Worked excellent for my stay. Had to be in Manhattan every day, C Subway on same block, 22 minute ride definitely worth saving $150 a night on hotel, while getting the subway 'experience'! Tip- C train stops running late at night but A train will make the late night local stops including 155th. One night the stop was closed for construction and I had to walk from 145th at 2:30am but route was well lit and I felt safe. Pay attention to street signs though, Saint Nicholas Ave at some point splits off into two streets, the other being Saint Nicholas Place, which is little confusing. If you are out late be smart and don't flash cell phone and wallet without paying attention to surroundings - just like any other big city. Best kep secret.. walk over the bridge to Yankee Stadium took 16 minutes and Hard Rock Cafe inside stadium has great happy hour on non-game days. Did not get a chance to meet Tye, but Etienne was extremely cool, gave me a glass of wine upon arrival and cold water whenever I came back from a long day. Always asking if I needed anything. Building is old and full of character. This is not a hotel, it's just visiting your favorite relatives and crashing in their spare room to save a ton of cash while in NYC. If gate to living room is closed, 'Rocco' is in living room, so please let him be, he's an old rescue dog who needs his space. Even with the gate closed, you will have everything you need with your private bedroom, access to bathroom and kitchen fridge, and lightening fast internet. No hesitation about returning next time in NYC!