I only stayed for a couple days - but the place was just as described. The host, Thikshan, was very welcoming and very helpful, even offered to make me some tea when I was sick! The location is great, about a ten minute walk to several subway stops or even less to buses. It is right across the street from a school and seemed very safe at night. There was a little coffeeshop right around the corner, but generally you're just stops away from wonderful restaurants bars and museums. The apartment I believe is on a 4th floor walkup - so you'll be getting a little exercise every time you're going in and out, but all the apartments around here are like that and it seems to be a part of the NYC experience. If you need a place to stay for a little while, this apartment is great, and I highly recommend it!