This really is a hostel, rather than a "shared house". The space was tidy but very small. The room and bathroom didn't match the photos. The bathroom was grungy and although technically clean, the shower and bathroom sink didn't drain. The shower was unusable due to the temperature of the water being either VERY HOT or cold. Also, very little pressure. Very thin walls so not good for light sleepers. Just should have been advertised for what it actually was.
The area is good and easy to walk to restaurants, etc. Only a few blocks to the Subway station which was convenient for getting in the Manhattan.