For the quality of safety, location in relation to city center and restaurants, super markets, etc, hospitality, and price, you can't beat martha's place. The room is spacious enough to do yoga poses, is clean and private enough you walk in and out without having to interact with host if you chose not. Martha is a sweet attentive host and she's fine with whatever makes the guest happy. The place is quiet at night so I slept very well. For NYC, it is a great place to stay. I highly recommend it!