Aldi's place was perfect! The room was clean and comfortable. There was also plenty of storage room, with a closet for me to hang my shirts, and sufficient space in the room for my suitcases. The apartment is on the fifth floor of a walk-up, but this is not uncommon in New York. The location was excellent, being close to several subway lines. It is on the main avenue, but I wasn't bothered by the noise coming from the street.
Aldi was also a great host. Being someone who was already familiar with the city, I didn't need help getting around and so we didn't interact much. However, she was very respectful of my privacy which I appreciated greatly.