Although we didn't see the host much, he was very nice. He accommodated to our arrival time, and showed us around his apartment. Of course, don't expect hotel quality, since it's his apartment! Having said that, it's very cosy and homely! Portable wifi modem for your use too!
He was also very kind to let us store our luggage during our absence of 2 nights in between our week-long stay, and even after we checked out.
If you're looking for a relatively cheap stay near Times Square, I'd recommend him!