I stayed at Teri's place for two months in October-November, and I could not recommend this place more. The apartment itself is lovely. A spacious living room, and the bedroom is plentiful in size, with a simply magnificent bed. If you need to get a bit of work done, theres a table and chair, along with flawless wifi. Theres heating for the cold seasons (I needed that) and there also seems to be an air conditioner in the room too. Of course ideally you will want to be exploring the city, but for the times you want to have a lazy day, the apartment and room will serve you marvellously.
Teri is an absolutely fantastic host, and could not be more helpful and kind. On my first night here, she helped me settle in and even bought a bottle of wine from the downstairs wine store to make me feel even more welcome. She's an amazing host, and an even more amazing person.
The area is simply wonderful for living in the city. Some fantastic bars and restaurants just a few blocks away. Far too many to name them all. A supermarket equally close with everything you would ever need, and express trains down to mid-town and beyond at just 125th. The area is safe, lively, and an exciting place to be if you're looking for that NYC feeling.
Honestly, I could not have asked for more from my stay here. If you were even a little bit on the fence about whether to stay here or not, then I hope that I have been able to persuade you to put aside any uncertainties.