Penny's place truly is an oasis. It is impeccably clean, large for a NY one BR apt, in a secure building built in 1929. Penny is delightful, friendly and thoughtful. The bathroom is shared, but its never a problem. The sleeping space is small (a bed in a roomlet with a curtain drawn for privacy. There is a place to hang your clothes and to put your small luggage. You can cook if you like (there is a nice grocery within a block), and the living room is comfy, with a nice flat screen. The location is convenient to the UN. A very nice place to stay when you are in NYC.

Oh, BTW, she makes great coffee (french press) and baked cookies too! And she loaned me a tie because I'd forgot to pack more than one, and a scarf because I'd forgotten to pack a scarf. She's just a great human being.