My girlfriend and I stayed at Helen’s while visiting NYC, and we had a great experience! Although we were sharing the space with her in her apartment, she gave us lots of privacy, provided a clean space, offered us breakfast (we declined due to other commitments in the morning), and always had a hot pot of coffee ready for us in the morning. It was very hospitable! She also is a wealth of knowledge of all things NYC and the East Village in particular so we recommend picking her brain for any tips or suggestions. It was a 10/10 in our experience.