If you are headed to the US Open, this is a great place to stay and a great value. It's about a 20 minute walk to the tennis center crossing nearby Corona Park. I felt safe, even walking alone at night. The neighborhood has local small places to eat and fresh fruit and vegetable places to shop within a few blocks. Calogero is a great host, giving tips on places to eat and shortcut paths to the tennis center. He is friendly and helpful and engages as much or as little as you'd like. I'd definitely stay at his place again.