My husband and I were visiting NYC for a weekend away and we had an amazing time at Sharif's place! He and his roommate were laid back, kind, understanding, and very helpful! We only met Sharif once, but he was easily reachable via text if we needed anything. The building, flat, and room itself was so cool... the rooftop too... the view up there is breathtaking! The loft bed was comfortable, and the shower was wonderful. Having our own bathroom was definitely a huge plus! The location is great, close to Manhattan, and there are nearby bars, delis, restaurants, shops, etc. It's a bit of walk, maybe 8-10 minutes, to the subway (we took the L train to and from the area). It's definitely not far, but be sure to bring good walking shoes. I used an app called "Citymapper" that helped tremendously to navigate the subway system. Overall, we had an excellent experience and will absolutely be staying with Sharif again!! :)