Marcello was awesome. He met me at the subway stop, recognized me by my picture, carried my suitcase up the stairs (FYI, no elevator in the building and he's on the 5th floor), and then walked me around the area for 10 minutes to show me the area. Super nice. He even helped me get all my bags down and in to the subway on the way out.

His place is exactly as advertised. Small, basic, and well-located. I would not advise staying there if you're not alone as it is rather small (including the bed) but it's a perfect homebase if you are just looking for a place to sleep and shower while exploring NY. I would stay here again.