I found Richard's place on short notice after my other accommodations fell through. I'm so grateful to him for accommodating me the same day! The apartment has a really unique layout with the rooms almost being like separate living spaces from the rest of the apartment. It's a much older building and doesn't have too many amenities but is pretty comfortable despite this. There is no AC in the bedroom so if you're visiting during a heat wave it might not be the best choice, although there is a pretty strong table fan in the room which sufficed for me along with keeping the window open. The bed is a bit hard but I used a doubled up blanket to pad it a bit and slept very well with no issues. The area is safe and relatively quiet at night. The subway (L and M) is about 2-3 blocks away and will take you straight to Manhattan. There's also a sweet cat who stays in the main part of the apartment with Richard but she's a little scared of new people so you don't see her too much unless he's there too :) All in all, this is a very comfortable place to stay for the price and convenience. Richard is a great host and makes sure you have everything you need. Thanks again for accommodating me on such short notice!