Richards place is easy to get to on the Metro and the station is close. It is an old typical New York apartment which has a certain shabby charm. People are congregating on the stairs chatting in the last rays of sun in the evenings on the street. It felt safe to be on the street. The room was large and had a futon bed that was comfortable. Richard was very easy to contact and he always got back to me quickly. He is a good vegetarian cook so shared some wholesome organic cooking with me which was most generous. The bathroom was clean and I could come and go as I pleased. All in all for the price it was a great place to stay.