Cil's house is clean and well maintained with a nice backyard with a privacy gate.
The neighborhood is safe and a short walk to restaurants, a Dunkin donuts, Starbucks, bodegas, gas station, bakery, etc.
I was pleasantly surprised how quiet the room was considering it was approximately a block from the elevated subway train. During rush hour you could only hear a muffled rumble. Of course the close proximity to the N/W line made it a quick, short walk to get on the train!
If you are driving, a 24 hour attendant supervised parking lot is only 1/2 block away.
Be aware that the basement room has only one small window in the bathroom and a fanlight on the door to provide natural light, relying on ceiling light fixtures to provide lighting.