Stay at J’s place is definitely a good value for money. J is a great host, he’s very helpful, communicative but also let’s you keep privacy even when sleeping on a sofa in the living room. The sofa itself is big and very comfortable. Place is located close to a subway, market and restaurants. Building has 24h security by the entrance and there’s laundromat in the basement which J helped me to use. Commute to midtown Manhattan by subway takes around 15/20 minutes. J himself will help you in anything you need and will answer to all of your questions. Highly recommended.