It's been a wonderful time staying in Kate's house. Located in a peaceful neighborhood with extremely convenience of getting access to several great restaurants in Manhattan, this house has been my best ever living experience in New York. Any fan of the Asian cuisine would be amazed by how close the place is to sushi bars, ramen place, hot pot restaurants and Thai food. Also it's close to soho, one of my favorite places in Manhattan. The room is cozy and spacial-- much bigger than I thought. It's decorated with art pieces and the bathroom is wonderful and clean considering about the building being a prewar one. The price here is definitely fair enough-- if you're sharing the room with another friend, it will be extremely comfortable. But be careful, if you're carrying two huge and heavy luggages, it would take a painful time for you to drag those cases into the room... there's no elevator so you have to take every of your belongings onto the stair by hand.
Overall, it's an unforgettable and exciting experience. Kate is helpful and nice. Definitely recommend choosing this house!